La Reserve Cup hits very hard right from the start and immediately lays the foundations for a spectacular 2026 pre-seasonIn Miami, from January 22nd to 24th, the team competition offers a format that is as original as it is appealing… starting tonight, a completely unprecedented match in the history of professional padel.

For the first time, Arturo Coello and Federico Chingotto will face Agustín Tapia and Alejandro Galán the four best players in the world, but in a completely remixed configuration, far from the usual landmarks of the circuit.

An unprecedented clash between the four bosses of the circuit

Usually, world padel pits Tapia / Coello, world number 1, at Chingotto / Galan, their most serious rivals. In Miami, the Reserve Cup decided to break the mold:

  • Coello change partner
  • Wall also
  • Chingotto et Gallant switch roles
  • and the automatic processes explode

Tonight, starting from 2 a.m. (French time)Fans will witness a unique confrontation, where Hierarchies are blurredTactical reference points have been reshuffled, and curiosity is at its peak. The match can be followed live on the Reserve Cup's YouTube channel.

Tapia/Galán: the big question on the right side

This is the other major plot point of this poster. Tapia and Galán both naturally play on the left., where they best express their power, creativity, and offensive dominance. For years, the idea of ​​a Tapia-Galán duo has been a dream… but one question always came up: Who would agree to play on the right?

The answer will come tonight, on the Miami tracks.
Facing them, Coello / Chingotto will form an equally fascinating pair. With one striking feature: Fede Chingotto will return to the left, “in the old style”, we remember his final reached during the Master Final 2022 playing on the left alongside Martin Di Nenno.

A flagship poster to kick off the 2026 season

This duel is not just an exhibition match. It perfectly embodies the DNA of the Reserve Cup Series 2026, a new international format that will begin in Miami before continuing in Marbella in JuneTwo teams compete against each other throughout the competition:

  • Team Reserve, conducted by Derek Jeterbaseball legend
  • Team Miami, led by Jimmy ButlerNBA star

Around this central clash, the field is exceptional: Stupaczuk, Yanguas, Jon Sanz, Bergamini, Guerrero, Leal, Garrido and Gonza Alfonso are also involved.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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