Aguirre / Arroyo: Is there a pilot in the plane? Padel Magazine

The separation is now official… or maybe not. Eliminated in their first match at Valladolid P2 by Xisco Gil et Manu Castaño ( 4/6 6/3 6/3 ), Tolito Aguirre et Álex Arroyo were supposed to play their last tournament together before going their separate ways. Yet, surprisingly, the two men are still among the pairs registered for the Malaga P1 , the tournament that will follow the Bordeaux P2 , where Tolito is nevertheless announced with Rama Valenzuela A change of plans? A registration that hasn't yet been modified? Or another reversal? It's hard to know for sure. One thing is certain: the handling of this separation raises as many questions as the pair's results this season.

A season far from expectations

When Tolito Aguirre and Álex Arroyo decided to join forces, many envisioned a pair capable of establishing themselves permanently among the best on the circuit. However, their performance has fallen far short of expectations.

On the circuit Premier Padel The results essentially boil down to a semi-final at P2 in Cancún in a tournament marked by a very particular context. For the rest, eliminations in the first or second round multiplied, without ever managing to string together a convincing run.

Their main source of satisfaction remains their victory at the London Silver FIP where they had dominated William Collado et Pol Hernández in the final. Another line on their record, but insufficient given the potential of the two players.

Aguirre and Arroyo make a strong statement in Cancún by eliminating Yanguas / Stupaczuk: the revelation tournament?

Tolito is still looking for the right formula

Since his departure from the circuit A1 Padel , Tolito Aguirre had experienced a meteoric rise on Premier Padel in 2025, notably alongside Gonzalo Alfonso .

But since the end of that partnership, the Argentinian has struggled to find a partner capable of allowing him to sustainably aim for the Top 20 worldwide .

Only at 28 years Tolito still has plenty of room for improvement. In recent months, he has shown his desire to take his game to the next level by working on his physical condition, even losing several kilos to gain explosiveness on the track.

His talent is undeniable. However, he still lacks the consistency that allows the best to perform week after week.

Arroyo, immense potential but still too inconsistent

Conversely, we sometimes forget that Álex Arroyo only has 24 years .

The 1,88m tall Spaniard possesses all the qualities to establish himself among the best players in the world. 2024 he had joined the Top 15 worldwide after a very successful season alongside Eduardo Alonso .

His offensive game is among the most spectacular on the circuit. Few players possess such powerful smashes combined with such excellent hand skills.

But Arroyo still suffers from a lack of consistency, particularly mentally. Capable of dominating the best when he's confident, he can also completely lose his focus and his way through the game, to the point of becoming unrecognizable.

This is probably what prevented this association with Tolito from really taking off.

Tolito Aguirre changes course again: the adventure with Álex Arroyo comes to an end.

A new gamble with Rama Valenzuela… before a reunion?

For now, Tolito Aguirre is eagerly awaited at Bordeaux P2 with Rama Valenzuela , young Argentinian from 79th in the world .

An ambitious, but also risky choice. With a lower-ranked pair, Tolito will regularly have to start further back in the draws and will no longer benefit from seeded status in many tournaments.

It now remains to be seen what will happen next. If the registrations for Malaga P1 remain unchanged, Tolito would find… Álex Arroyo starting the following week. A rather surprising situation, which only adds to the uncertainty surrounding this separation.

One thing is certain: both players are more than capable of aiming much higher. They just need to find stability, both on and off the track.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!