Press release, January 2025

Reigning Swedish Padel Champion Douglas Rutgersson Signs Three-Year Deal with STIGA Sports

24-year-old Douglas Rutgersson from Höganäs, currently ranked 6th in Sweden (as of January 2025), is joining the growing list of international top players choosing to compete with STIGA Sports’ Cybershape racket. From 2025, and for at least the next three years, Douglas will officially represent STIGA and can title himself a STIGA-player. Douglas, who spends most of his time in the padel capital of Madrid, shared his thoughts on the brand-new partnership:

"I’m really excited to work even closer with STIGA Sports. Their passion for innovation and performance has always been inspiring to me as a player. STIGA’s Cybershape racket helps me bring out my best game in every rally, every set, and every match."

Mattias Westerberg, Commercial Director at STIGA Sports, commented:
"Having one of the country’s top players choose to partner with STIGA Sports is, of course, yet another testament to the quality of our padel rackets. Douglas Rutgersson perfectly embodies everything our brand stands for: quality, innovation, and success. It will be incredibly exciting to follow Douglas’ progress over the coming years."

Douglas Rutgersson’s Key Achievements:

• Current Swedish Champion (with Daniel Appelgren)

• Winner of a FIP tournament (November 2024, partnering with Albin Olsson)

• SPT (Swedish Padel Tour) Master Final Champion

• Represented Sweden at both the European- and World Championships

Current World Ranking: 272
Current Swedish Ranking: 6

For more information, please contact:

Josefine Brøgger, Press Officer, STIGA Sports

Tel: +46 708 84 3508, E-mail: Josefine.brogger@stigasports.se