Olympic canoe slalom champion Jessica Fox and model Montana Cox were among the notable attendees at the Gucci x Padel Invitational held at the Sydney Opera House on Friday. The event, celebrating the growing popularity of padel, drew a crowd of fashion-conscious personalities.

Fox, 32, sported a vibrant scarlet coat adorned with gold Gucci fastenings. She complemented the statement piece with a floral headscarf, a black quilted Gucci shoulder bag featuring the brand's signature red-and-green stripe, and patent pumps. A patterned skirt provided a glimpse beneath her coat, completing the ensemble. IMAGE1

In contrast, Montana Cox, 32, opted for a bold leather look. The Australia's Next Top Model winner wore an oversized black leather blazer as a minidress, featuring a plunging neckline. She paired this with sheer tights and glossy black heels, accessorizing with a structured Gucci handbag. Her long brunette hair was styled loose with a heavy fringe. IMAGE3 IMAGE8 The statuesque model put on a leggy display in an oversized black leather blazer, which she wore as a daring minidress

Other guests included Elle Ferguson, who wore a relaxed navy trouser suit with wide-leg trousers and pointed black boots, also carrying a Gucci bag. Hunter Reilly adopted a cool aesthetic in a glossy burgundy leather blazer over an all-black outfit. IMAGE4 Hunter Reilly played it cool in a glossy burgundy leather blazer layered over an otherwise all-black ensemble Bambi Northwood-Blyth was seen in a semi-sheer black lace minidress. IMAGE5 Bambi Northwood-Blyth (pictured) turned up the glamour in a semi-sheer black lace minidress embellished with shimmering sequins Thomas Cocquerel appeared in a tailored navy suit. IMAGE7 Thomas Cocquerel cut a suave figure in a sharply tailored navy suit

The event featured a purpose-built glass court on the Sydney Opera House's Northern Broadwalk for the inaugural Padel Invitational, scheduled for August 15 and 16. Padel, a sport combining elements of tennis and squash, is played on enclosed courts and boasts over 38 million players worldwide across more than 170 countries, according to the International Padel Federation.

The Invitational will be followed by a Celebrity 1 Point Padel competition on Saturday, featuring Australian tennis figures Ash Barty and Pat Rafter, alongside actors, Olympians, and other sporting personalities. Rafter expressed his enthusiasm for the event, noting its spectacular setting and fun atmosphere.