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In Italy, tennis and padel have surpassed football in membership for the first time, according to CONI data. The FITP now has over 1.25 million members, while FIGC has around 1.12 million. This shift is attributed to the success of Italian players like Jannik Sinner and the growing popularity of padel. The number of tennis clubs and coaches has also significantly increased, marking a historic change in Italian sports culture.