Cornelia Lister visits ananea Madivaru to host padel afternoons for guests
Cornelia Lister, Captain of the Swedish National Junior Padel Team, is at ananea Madivaru Maldives in North Ari Atoll from 7 to 14 November 2026 to host two padel afternoons, the resort says.
International padel player Cornelia Lister is visiting ananea Madivaru Maldives in North Ari Atoll from 7 to 14 November 2026, where she will lead two afternoons of padel for guests, the resort says.
Lister is Captain of the Swedish National Junior Padel Team.
Sessions for resort guests
The sessions are free of charge but open only to in-house guests. Played in a small-group format, they are meant to help participants sharpen their game and enjoy some friendly competition, according to the resort.
A tennis pedigree
On the tennis tour, Lister has played at Wimbledon, the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open. She holds a WTA doubles title and reached a career-high world doubles ranking of No. 72.
General manager's view
Pierre Edlund, General Manager of ananea Madivaru Maldives, said he had worked with Lister before and had seen at first hand the energy and passion she brings, both to the sport and to those around her. He described her enthusiasm as contagious and said inviting her to the resort was an obvious choice, adding that her personality would bring a touch of sporting glamour, fun and memorable moments to guests' stays.
The resort
Opened in July 2025, ananea Madivaru is a twin-island property with 111 villas. Its facilities include padel and pickleball courts.