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24 OCT 2026NEWS

Coello and Tapia Can Seal the World No.1 Race in Kuwait. Here's the Math.

Imagine ending a season watching two rivals clinch the world number one ranking you've chased all year, knowing there was almost nothing you could do…

Marca Pádel
24 OCT 2026NEWS

Tapia vs. Coello: Who Wins a Crosscourt Duel Between the World's Best Pair?

What happens when you ask the world's number one padel pair to imagine playing against each other? You get one injured wrist, one tactical answer, and…

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23 OCT 2026TACTICS

5 rules for the transition zone: stop losing points between the baseline and the net

Many points are lost not at the net or at the back, but in the middle of the court, the transition zone. It is where players get caught between positi…

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23 OCT 2026ANALYSIS

5 stats that explain why you lose matches (and what to do about each)

"I played well but lost" is one of the most common sentences in padel. Most of the time the explanation is hidden in a few numbers that you cannot see…

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23 OCT 2026TECHNIQUE

The bandeja: 4 mistakes that make it float, and how to fix them

The bandeja is the shot that keeps you at the net. Played well, it is slow, deep and annoying for your opponents. Played badly, it floats, sits up and…

22 OCT 2026RACKET GUIDE

Adidas Metalbone CTRL 2026

The control version of the Metalbone, for demanding players.

21 OCT 2026NEWS

Hexagon World Series goes global in 2027: four countries, three continents, new format

Three years ago, Hexagon Cup was a single-venue team event held in Madrid. By 2027, it will span four countries across three continents. That kind of…

Marca Pádel
19 OCT 2026NEWS

Coello and Tapia Complete European Triple: How They Turned a Final Around

Losing the first set of the final tournament in your European swing, against a pair fully capable of causing an upset, is not the position you want to…

Padel Spain
19 OCT 2026NEWS

Ari and Ustero win 3 titles in 4 tournaments and close in on world No. 1

Three titles in four tournaments. That is the run Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero are on right now, and it is starting to look less like form and more…

Marca Pádel
19 OCT 2026RACKET GUIDE

Babolat Air Crest 2026

A light, forgiving teardrop to learn with.

19 OCT 2026RACKET GUIDE

Nox AT10 Genius Ultralight 26

The lightest option in our beginner picks.

19 OCT 2026RACKET GUIDE

Nox X-One Silhouette 26

A women's round racket built around control.

19 OCT 2026RACKET GUIDE

Babolat Counter X-Crest 2026

Stable, predictable control for the player who is improving.

19 OCT 2026RACKET GUIDE

Bullpadel Ionic Control 26

Control with a firmer feel, for the club player.

19 OCT 2026RACKET GUIDE

Bullpadel Ionic Power 26

Power and control for the attacking intermediate.

19 OCT 2026RACKET GUIDE

Adidas Metalbone HRD+ 2026

The power racket of the Metalbone line.

19 OCT 2026RACKET GUIDE

Head Coello Pro 2026

Arturo Coello's signature racket, built for attack.

19 OCT 2026RACKET GUIDE

Babolat Counter Crest

A soft, low-balance control racket, exclusive to PadelNuestro.

19 OCT 2026RACKET GUIDE

Bullpadel Pearl 2026

A diamond racket for the experienced, attacking player.

19 OCT 2026RACKET GUIDE

Bullpadel Vertex 05 Light Premier Padel 26

The lighter Vertex 05, from the official Premier Padel line.

14 OCT 2026NEWS

Yanguas and Lijó: From Near-Upset to Cruise Control in Milan

A brand-new partnership nearly came unstuck in its very first match. Miguel Yanguas and Pablo Lijó, one of the most intriguing new pairings of the 20…

Padel Spain
14 OCT 2026NEWS

The Big Names Finally Step In: Milano P1 Round of 32, Day 2

For two days, the Milano P1 has been warming up. On Wednesday 14 October, it stops warming up. The top seeds enter the draw, and the tournament genuin…

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06 OCT 2026NEWS

Germany Qualifiers R2: Eight Men's Matches, Zero Retirements, Maximum Drama

Eight matches played, zero retirements, zero injuries, and at least one contest pushing close to two hours and twenty minutes. That was the state of p…

Padel Spain
06 OCT 2026NEWS

Paraguay Names Its World Championship Squad for Doha 2026

A top-five finish at a World Padel Championship is a bold target for any nation. For Paraguay, arriving in Doha this November, it is the stated missio…

Padel Spain
03 OCT 2026NEWS

Rotterdam P2 Quarter-Finals: Full Schedule, Matches and Where to Watch

Eight quarter-final matches, two courts, and some of the most compelling matchups of the 2026 Premier Padel season packed into a single Friday. The Ro…

Padel Addict
03 OCT 2026NEWS

Three Seeds Down: Rotterdam P2 Quarter-Finals Rewrote the Script

Three seeded pairs eliminated in a single afternoon. The Rotterdam P2 quarter-finals at the Ahoy arena on October 3rd delivered one of the most chaoti…

Padel Addict
03 OCT 2026NEWS

Stupa and Jon Sanz knock out Chingotto and Galán to reach first-ever semifinal

The number two pair in the world didn't make the semifinals in Rotterdam. Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz, seeded fifth, beat Chingotto and Galán 6-4,…

Marca Pádel
02 OCT 2026NEWS

Stupaczuk Opens Up: 'I Needed to Rediscover My Joy on Court'

There are players who grind through rough patches in silence, and then there is Franco Stupaczuk, one of the most recognisable left-handed backhand pl…

Marca Pádel
01 OCT 2026NEWS

Seeds Take Control in Rotterdam as Top 4 Pairs Wait in the Wings

When the top four ranked pairs haven't even stepped on court yet and the draw is already starting to look inevitable, that tells you everything about…

Padel Spain
01 OCT 2026NEWS

Rotterdam P2: Upsets, Three-Set Thrillers and One Clean Sweep in R16

One pair ranked last among the day's featured matches walked off court with the biggest result of the round. That alone tells you everything about how…

Padel Spain
01 OCT 2026NEWS

Portugal names a refreshed squad for the FIP World Cup 2026 in Doha

Four players making their senior international debut. That is the most striking number in Portugal's FIP World Cup 2026 squad announcement, and it tel…

Padel Spain
01 OCT 2026NEWS

Bela, Wilson and 30 US colleges: padel's biggest structural bet yet

Tennis scholarships built careers for players from Spain, Argentina, France and beyond. The American college system quietly became one of the sport's…

Padel Addict
29 SEP 2026NEWS

Rotterdam Draw Sets Up Lebrón vs Galán Semifinal Showdown

Premier Padel is back, and the Rotterdam draw has already delivered one of the most anticipated potential matchups of the season. If results go to for…

Marca Pádel
26 SEP 2026NEWS

Augsburger on Lebrón: 'I Never Expected to Find This Version of Him'

At the Paris Major, Leo Augsburger was asked a simple question: what is Juan Lebrón's best quality? The answer he gave was anything but simple, and i…

Padel Addict
26 SEP 2026NEWS

Four World Cup Spots Up for Grabs: How Europe's Last 8 Nations Line Up

Europe's 2026 Padel World Cup qualifying is reaching its most critical stage. After four days of competition in Madrid, the field has been cut to eigh…

Padel Addict
26 SEP 2026NEWS

Spain's coach confirms Lebrón and Galán will partner up at the 2026 World Cup

Juanjo Gutiérrez, head coach of the Spanish men's national padel team, has confirmed that Juan Lebrón and Ale Galán will play together at the 2026…

Padel Addict
23 SEP 2026NEWS

Sanyo Gutiérrez Names the Player Who Reminds Him Most of Himself

Sanyo Gutiérrez has spent years operating at the highest level of padel, and when he speaks about the game, people listen. Bridging the classic era a…

Manual
23 SEP 2026NEWS

Asia and Africa Fight for Their Spot at the Qatar Padel World Cup

The road to the Qatar Padel World Cup is reaching its final stretch. This week, Kuwait hosts the last qualifying phase of the cycle, where national te…

Padel Spain
22 SEP 2026NEWS

Lamperti steps back from Premier Padel but is not done playing yet

Miguel Lamperti is closing one chapter without closing the book. The 47-year-old Argentine legend has confirmed he will leave the Premier Padel circui…

Manual
22 SEP 2026NEWS

The Greatest Winning Streaks in Padel History, From Bela to Coello

Winning a padel title is hard. Winning title after title, week after week, for an entire season or more, is something else entirely. Streaks are the t…

Padel Addict
21 SEP 2026NEWS

Padel Breaks 1 Million Players in the US, Now the Fastest-Growing Sport

Padel has officially crossed the one million player mark in the United States, and it is now the fastest-growing sport in the country, according to th…

Marca Pádel
21 SEP 2026NEWS

Mark Zuckerberg Has Fallen for Padel, and It Makes Total Sense

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Meta, has added padel to his growing list of sporting obsessions. Already known for his serious commitment to…

Marca Pádel
20 SEP 2026NEWS

Argentina Fight Back to Reclaim Senior World Championship Title

Argentina are world champions again. In one of the most electric atmospheres the Senior World Championship has ever seen, Argentina overturned a defic…

Padel Spain
20 SEP 2026NEWS

Lamperti Steps Back From Premier Padel, But He's Not Done Yet

Miguel Lamperti will leave the Premier Padel circuit at the end of 2024, but don't write him off just yet. The Argentine veteran, affectionately known…

Padel Addict
19 SEP 2026NEWS

Spain Reveals World Championship Prelists: 12 Men, 12 Women Named for Doha

Spain has published its preliminary squads for the 2026 Padel World Championship, with national coaches Juanjo Gutiérrez (men) and Carolina Navarro (…

Marca Pádel
18 SEP 2026NEWS

Paquito Navarro climbs two spots in FIP rankings after Paris Major run

The Paris Major delivered another landmark week for padel. Roland Garros hosted a sold-out Philippe-Chatrier, record attendance figures, and a tournam…

Padel Addict
18 SEP 2026NEWS

Spain Edges Argentina in a Clash Full of Rivalry and Respect

Spain and Argentina met again, and the stakes were high. This fixture carries a weight that few matchups in padel can match: two nations with deep pad…

Padel Spain
14 SEP 2026NEWS

Paris Major Prize Money: What Coello-Tapia and Sánchez-Ustero Earned

The 2026 Premier Padel Paris Major P1 is done, and it delivered two dominant champions. On the women's side, Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero claimed th…

Padel Addict
14 SEP 2026NEWS

Tapia and Coello Win Fourth Consecutive Paris Major in Three-Set Thriller

Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello are the undisputed kings of Roland Garros. The Golden Boys claimed their fourth consecutive Paris Major title on Sund…

Marca Pádel
03 SEP 2026NEWS

Coello and Tapia Pick Their Mixed Partners, and Nobody Saw It Coming

At the Media Day ahead of the Comunidad de Madrid P1, world number ones Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia were asked a question that is becoming harder…

Padel Addict
03 SEP 2026NEWS

Coello Wants One Last Tournament With Lamperti Before They Part Ways

Agustin Coello has a farewell in mind. The Spanish star, who currently partners Arturo Coello (no relation) on the World Padel Tour circuit, has made…

AS Pádel
30 AUG 2026NEWS

Stupa-Sanz and Nieto-Yanguas to meet in Belgrade FIP Gold final

Two pairs making their debut at the FIP Gold Serbia event both delivered when it mattered. Stupa-Sanz and Nieto-Yanguas each won their respective semi…

Marca Pádel
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30 AUG 2026NEWS

Lamperti Denied a Wild Card for His Madrid P1 Farewell Appearance

Miguel Lamperti, one of the most beloved figures in the history of padel, is in the final stretch of his professional career at 47 years old. As the M…

Padel Magazine
26 AUG 2026NEWS

Glass Panel Shatters Mid-Match at FIP Gold San Luis, Álex Ruiz Lucky to Escape Injury

A scary moment unfolded during the FIP Gold tournament in San Luis, Mexico, when a glass panel on the court shattered after being struck during a semi…

Padel Magazine
24 AUG 2026NEWS

Alex Ruiz Walks Away Unhurt After Another Glass Panel Shatters on Court

Spanish padel pro Álex Ruiz escaped without injury after a glass panel shattered around him during the FIP Gold tournament in San Luis. The incident,…

Marca Pádel
19 AUG 2026NEWS

Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour Wraps Successful US Debut

The Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour by Playtomic has completed its first season in the United States on a positive note, running four events across Miam…

AS Pádel
16 AUG 2026NEWS

Arturo Coello Opens Up About His Biggest Dream in Padel

In the official Bandeja podcast produced by Premier Padel, Arturo Coello opened up about one of the most personal aspects of his relationship with Agu…

Padel Addict
14 AUG 2026NEWS

Argentina Names Star-Studded Squad for FIP Senior World Cup on Home Soil

Argentina has confirmed its squads for the FIP Senior World Cup 2026, set to take place in Buenos Aires from 14 to 19 September. The host nation enter…

Padel Spain
13 AUG 2026NEWS

Padel World Pays Tribute to Miguel Lamperti in His Final Season

Miguel Lamperti is spending his final year as a professional padel player surrounded by genuine respect from the sport he helped shape. The latest tri…

Padel Spain
13 AUG 2026NEWS

How Coello Shut Down Chingotto's Gameplan

Earlier this year, Federico Chingotto looked like he had cracked the code against Arturo Coello. The formula was straightforward: push the left-hander…

Padel Magazine
11 AUG 2026NEWS

Spain Names 30-Player Squad of Legends for 2026 Senior World Cup

The Royal Spanish Padel Federation has officially announced its 30-player squad for the FIP Senior World Cup 2026, set to take place in Buenos Aires f…

Padel Spain
10 AUG 2026NEWS

Stupaczuk Teams Up With Jon Sanz: A New Left-Handed Partnership Forms

Franco Stupaczuk has a new partner, and once again he's gone left-handed. According to reports from Marca and PadelReview, Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz will…

Padel Addict
10 AUG 2026NEWS

Tapia and Coello make history in London with fifth straight P1 title

Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello are the first-ever champions of the London Premier Padel P1, and they did it the hard way: by beating the pair most c…

Padel Magazine
09 AUG 2026NEWS

London P1 Finals: Our Predictions for Both Title Matches

The London Premier Padel Major wraps up this Sunday at Olympia with two finals that split neatly between one genuine toss-up and one that leans, but n…

09 AUG 2026NEWS

Galán and Lebrón Settle Their Dispute With a VAR Call in London

The London Premier Padel Major delivered one of the most talked-about moments of the season when Alejandro Galán and Juan Lebrón found themselves in…

AS Pádel
09 AUG 2026NEWS

London P1 Finals: Schedule, Matches and How to Watch

The London Premier Padel P1 wraps up this Sunday, 9 February, with two finals that are absolutely worth clearing your schedule for. Both matches go do…

Manual
09 AUG 2026NEWS

New York to Host Grand Finale of Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour USA

The Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour by Playtomic is closing out its first-ever US edition in style, with the final stop set for New York City. From Augu…

Padel Spain
08 AUG 2026NEWS

Another Referee Storm Hits London P1: 'We'll Walk If You Keep Robbing Us'

Refereeing controversy has struck the London Premier Padel P1 again. During the round of 32, a disputed call sparked a furious reaction from one of th…

Manual
08 AUG 2026NEWS

London P1 Semis Set: Top Seeds Hold Firm After Early Shock

The first-ever Premier Padel London P1 has its four men's semifinalists locked in, and the draw delivered exactly the drama you'd expect from a debut…

Padel Spain
07 AUG 2026NEWS

Coello vs. His Brother-in-Law: The Quarter-Final Nobody Saw Coming

London's Premier Padel P1 has served up one of the most remarkable quarter-final draws in recent memory. Alejandro Coello and his partner will face Cu…

Marca Pádel
TPA
07 AUG 2026NEWS

Stupaczuk and Yanguas Split: London Defeat Ends a Partnership That Never Clicked

Franco Stupaczuk and Miguel Yanguas have called time on their partnership, with their disappointing result in London proving to be the final straw. Th…

Padel Spain
05 AUG 2026NEWS

Galán and Chingotto's Pretoria P1 Prize Money: What They Took Home

Juan Lebrón and Ale Galán are no strangers to big prize pots, but it was Galán and Franco Chingotto who walked away with the top earnings at the Pr…

Marca Pádel
04 AUG 2026NEWS

Galán and Chingotto Dominate Pretoria Final to Claim Historic SA Title

Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto lived up to every bit of their billing in Pretoria, South Africa, delivering a commanding performance in the f…

Padel Spain
04 AUG 2026NEWS

USA Goes Double: Both Men's and Women's Teams Qualify for Doha Worlds

The United States is sending both its men's and women's national teams to the World Padel Championship final phase in Doha, after a strong qualifying…

Padel Spain
02 AUG 2026NEWS

Padel Comes to the Sydney Opera House This August

Padel is heading to one of the world's most iconic venues. On 15 and 16 August, the Sydney Opera House will host a Padel Invitational exhibition event…

Padel Spain
02 AUG 2026NEWS

At 42, Sanyo Gutiérrez Is Still Chasing Semifinals and World Cups

Sanyo Gutiérrez is not winding down. At 42 years old, the Argentine veteran just reached the semifinals in Pretoria, and instead of talking retiremen…

Padel Addict
31 JUL 2026NEWS

Steffi Graf Launches Her Own Padel Collection With Lidl

Tennis legend Steffi Graf has entered the padel world, partnering with supermarket giant Lidl to develop her own padel collection. The 22-time Grand S…

Padel Spain
31 JUL 2026NEWS

García and Ruiz hit the ground running, dismantling Di Nenno and Navarro

Javi García and Álex Ruiz are wasting no time making a statement. Despite being a freshly formed partnership with minimal court time together, the p…

Padel Spain
28 JUL 2026NEWS

Pretoria P1 Draw Is Out: Who Coello-Tapia and Galán-Chingotto Face First

The Premier Padel circuit has landed in South Africa for the first time, and the Pretoria P1 is already delivering drama before a single competitive b…

Padel Addict
24 JUL 2026NEWS

Is the Bandeja Outdated? What the Pro Circuit Data Actually Shows

The modern professional padel circuit is faster, more aggressive, and more smash-heavy than ever. Viboras fly off back walls, bajadas cut angles at pa…

Padel Spain
21 JUL 2026NEWS

What Nobody Dares to Say About Augsburger's Game

Augsburger has been one of the most talked-about names on the World Padel Tour circuit recently, but most of the conversation stays polite and surface…

Marca Pádel
20 JUL 2026NEWS

Tapia & Coello Make It Five in a Row With Dominant Málaga Final

Alejandro Galán and Juan Lebrón? Not even close. Federico Chingotto? Beaten earlier. At this point, asking who can stop Arturo Coello and Agustín T…

Marca Pádel
19 JUL 2026NEWS

Lebrón & Augsburger Save Two Match Points to Reach Málaga Final

Lebrón and Augsburger are heading to their third final of the year after one of the most dramatic semifinal performances of the 2024 season, coming b…

Marca Pádel
18 JUL 2026NEWS

Galán vs Lebrón Again: Málaga P1 Semi-Finals Set for a Fiery Saturday

The Málaga Premier Padel P1 2026 semi-finals land on Saturday 17 July at the Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena, and the draw has serve…

Padel Addict
17 JUL 2026NEWS

Qatar to Host the Next Two Padel World Championships

Qatar has been confirmed as the host nation for the next two Padel World Championships, marking a significant moment in the sport's push toward global…

AS Pádel
17 JUL 2026NEWS

Padel Takes a Major Step Toward Olympic Recognition

The International Padel Federation (FIP) has officially subscribed to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code — a non-negotiable requirement on the…

Marca Pádel
TPA
15 JUL 2026NEWS

Paquito Navarro Is Bringing a Clinic & Exhibition to Ibiza This July

Former world number one Paquito Navarro will make a special appearance at Can Padel Ibiza on July 22nd, starting at 19:30. The event includes both a c…

Manual
TPA
15 JUL 2026NEWS

Padel Nuestro Opens Barcelona Flagship With Agustín Tapia Centre Stage

Padel Nuestro has raised the bar for retail in the sport, opening a brand-new experiential flagship store in the heart of Barcelona. Situated at Rosse…

The Padel Paper
TPA
15 JUL 2026NEWS

Coaches Get Their Own Tournament — London's Clash of the Coaches Is On

Padel coaches across the UK and Europe are about to get a taste of the competitive spotlight. The Clash of the Coaches, organised by World Padel Netwo…

The Padel Paper
TPA
15 JUL 2026NEWS

Toronto & Paraguay to Host America's World Padel Championship Qualifiers

The International Padel Federation (FIP) has confirmed that Toronto, Canada and Paraguay will serve as the two qualifying hubs for the American zone a…

Manual
TPA
14 JUL 2026NEWS

What Goes Into Building a Premier Padel Court? The Details Matter

With Premier Padel heading to London in early August, the spotlight isn't just on the players — it's also on the infrastructure that makes elite pad…

The Padel Paper