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Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia closed 2025 as world number 1 for the third consecutive year, cementing their status as one of the greatest pairings in padel history. With 13 titles including the Barcelona Finals and 42 tournament victories since forming their partnership in 2023, the duo reached 54 finals out of 66 tournaments (82% finals rate) with a staggering 76% win rate in finals. Their dominance included victories at the Mexico Major, Dubai P1, and Bordeaux P2, consistently outplaying rivals Galán and Chingotto.
Read Full Analysis →In a dramatic finale, Team #1 completed a remarkable comeback to claim the 2026 Betsson Summer Pro Padel championship 6-5. Chingotto and Stupaczuk defeated Galán 7-5, 6-4 before Paquito Navarro clinched the title with an emotional three-set thriller 6-7(3), 7-6(5), 6-2. Mar del Plata witnessed padel history.
Read More →Team #2 stormed back with two commanding victories led by Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto's dominant 6-1, 6-2 win over Navarro and Díaz. Paquito Navarro kept Team #1's hopes alive with a clutch three-set victory. Team #2 now leads 4-3 heading into the decisive final day at the Polideportivo Islas Malvinas.
Read More →The Betsson Summer Pro Padel 2026 kicked off in spectacular fashion at Mar del Plata's Polideportivo Islas Malvinas. Retired legend Juan Martín Díaz proved he's still got it, teaming with Paquito Navarro to defeat Miguel Lamperti and Jon Sanz 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 in a thrilling three-setter. Current top-5 stars Federico Chingotto and Franco Stupaczuk then delivered a commanding win over Spanish duo Juan Lebrón and Momo González. Team #1 leads 2-1 after day one.
Read More →Premier Padel announced an expanded 2026 calendar with 26 tournaments across 18 countries, introducing padel to new markets including London (P1, August 3-9) and Pretoria (P2, July 27-August 2). The season kicks off February 9 in Riyadh and features four Majors in Qatar, Rome, Paris, and Mexico. New venues include Valencia, Spain, while the tour continues its indoor focus with 75% of events under roof.
Read More →In a landmark move for the sport, Arturo Coello has signed with luxury watchmaker Rolex, becoming the brand's first padel athlete. Swiss brand On also entered padel by signing Coello for a signature shoe launching in 2027. These partnerships signal padel's growing commercial appeal and mainstream recognition as elite sports brands invest in the world's top players.
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