This marks the end of an important chapter in women's padel. In 2026, Ari Sánchez will no longer wear the colors of HEAD, an almost unthinkable image given how inseparable the Catalan player and the Austrian brand had seemed for seven seasons.

Having joined HEAD in 2019, Ari Sánchez then embodied the perfect bet on the talented young SpaniardElegant, precise, and surgically consistent, she grew up with the brand, reaching and then establishing herself at the pinnacle of world padel. Her career speaks for itself: starting at age 9, national and world titles in the junior ranks, shared dominance with Martita Ortega, and then a golden era in a duo with Paula Josemaría. Over the years, Ari has become one of the most credible ambassadors of HEAD values.

The separation is now official. When questioned during the Hexagon Cup, the world number one confirmed the end of her contract: "My contract with HEAD has ended and the priority month has passed, so I am now a free agent."This statement immediately reignited speculation, with persistent rumors placing him on the side of... adidas.

In his farewell message, Ari Sánchez was keen to emphasize the human dimension of this relationship: "It's a very difficult decision, because many people have worked to make me the player I am today. I've achieved my dreams with them and I'm very happy with the journey we've shared."Strong words, reflecting a collaboration that has gone beyond the simple framework of sponsorship.

2026 therefore marks a complete new beginning for “Magic” Sánchez New brand, new partner, new challenges. But one goal remains unchanged: to continue fighting for titles and stay at the top. In a padel scene undergoing rapid transformation, Ari Sánchez opens a new chapter… one that has been eagerly awaited.

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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