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Uruguayan padel player arrest in Florida

Overview

In late July 2026, Nicolás (Nicolas) Xiveller, a 27‑year‑old Uruguayan athlete who switched from professional tennis to padel, was arrested after a violent episode at the Tennis Plaza sporting‑goods store in Doral, Florida. Surveillance footage captured him breaking two rackets, damaging a display case and threatening staff before fleeing the premises. Police later located him at a nearby gasoline station and took him into custody, charging him with aggravated assault (with a deadly weapon), criminal/property damage and disorderly conduct. The incident caused roughly $600 in merchandise damage. Initial reports on July 27 described the arrest and his background, while a follow‑up story on July 30 reiterated the details, confirming the same charges and noting his former ATP ranking (career‑high 1023) and current status as a top‑ranked padel player in the United States.

Entities

Nicolás Xiviller · Miami · Doral · ATP · Tennis Plaza

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Uruguayan ex‑tennis pro Nicolas Xiviller arrested in Florida after store outburst

    Ex‑tennis player Nicolas Xiviller was arrested in Doral, Florida after breaking rackets, threatening staff and causing $568 in damage; he faces aggravated assault and disorderly conduct charges.

  2. 25 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Uruguayan Padel Player Nicolás Xiviller Arrested in Florida After Store Violence

    Uruguayan padel pro Nicolás Xiviller was arrested in Doral, Florida after smashing rackets and threatening staff at a Tennis Plaza store, facing assault and property‑damage charges.

Sources

ar.marca.com · metropoles.com · primeirojornal.com.br · sitiosargentina.com.ar