Padel Weekly News Roundup (March 3 – March 9, 2025)
Headlines
🏆 Historic Victory for Young Duo at Gijón Premier Padel
The Gijón Premier Padel P2 tournament concluded with a shocking win as 17-year-old Curro Cabeza and 18-year-old Diego García became the youngest champions in Premier Padel history. The Spanish duo took down Argentinian favorites Tolito Aguirre and Gonza Alfonso in a thrilling 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 final.
This victory not only marks a breakthrough for young talent but also underscores the opportunities that have emerged following the boycott by top male players. Could we see a changing of the guard in professional padel?
🔥 Women’s Final: Triay & Brea Stage a Comeback for the Ages
In the women’s final, Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat top seeds Ari Sánchez and Paula Josemaría. After a 0-6 first set loss, they turned the match around, winning 6-1, 6-4.
This marks an important victory for Triay and Brea, proving their resilience and tactical adaptability at the highest level.
⚖️ Player Tensions Continue as Schedule Changes Spark Debate
After last week’s boycott at Gijón, tensions between Premier Padel and professional players remain high.
The latest controversy? Juan Lebrón and Franco Stupaczuk, two of the world’s top-ranked players, registered last-minute for the upcoming Cancún P2 tournament—a move that goes against the ongoing protest.
Stupaczuk publicly apologized, stating that he followed legal advice to avoid potential sanctions, but the move has raised questions about player unity. The coming weeks could be decisive in shaping Premier Padel’s power dynamics.
🔄 Padel Players Switch Partners in a Season Full of Surprises
The 2025 season has already seen major shake-ups in partnerships. Some of the most unexpected pairings include:
- Arturo Coello & Agustín Tapia – After dominating in 2024, they are parting ways. Tapia will team up with Juan Lebrón, while Coello joins forces with Ale Galán.
- Paquito Navarro & Javi Garrido – This Spanish duo is reuniting, hoping to regain their 2022 form.
- Franco Stupaczuk & Martin Di Nenno – They are splitting again after struggling with results.
These changes will add an extra layer of unpredictability to the upcoming tournaments!
📅 Upcoming Events to Watch
- March 10–16, 2025 – Cancún Premier Padel P2 🇲🇽
- March 17–23, 2025 – Miami Premier Padel P1 🇺🇸
- March 24–30, 2025 – Santiago Premier Padel P1 🇨🇱
- April 1–7, 2025 – Asunción Premier Padel P2 🇵🇾
With player protests, shifting partnerships, and rising young talents, the next few weeks could be game-changing for professional padel.
💬 Which event are you most excited for? Drop a comment below!
💬 What Do You Think? Join the Conversation!
That’s a wrap for this week’s padel news! Which story surprised you the most? What are your thoughts on the Premier Padel boycott or Ronaldo’s growing interest in padel?
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