During the  Newgiza P2 of Premier Padel , the quarter-final between  Stupa / Yanguas  et  Garrido / Bergamini  was marked by a sharp tension between  mike yanguas  et  Lucas Bergamini The cause: a  disputed service  not flagged as a fault, which triggered a tense sequence in the middle of the third set.

 A quarter-final under high tension 

This duel, considered one of the most balanced in the draw, pitted two pairs against each other who had already faced each other in the final in 2024. After the first two sets were split, everything came down to a particularly intense decisive set.

À  4/1 in the third set A key moment will turn the tide of the match and ignite the verbal exchanges. On a  Bergamini deemed the service a foul The referee doesn't flinch.  mike yanguas  He then decides to play the point, returning the ball. Behind, the Brazilian misses his  viper , sent through the window.

 A complete misunderstanding on this point 

 Bergamini's version 

Very annoyed,  Lucas Bergamini  He reproaches his opponent for not having admitted the fault:
«  You know the serve is a fault. It's always the same with you. I stay still because the ball is out. I have a clear conscience.  »

For him, the point should not have been contested, believing that the spirit of the game should prevail.

 Yanguas's firm response 

Opposite,  mike yanguas  reacted immediately, refusing to take responsibility:
«  If the service is faulty, why don't you stop it? Go to hell. Let's hope this is the last time you speak to me like that.  »

The tone is clearly rising, illustrating the tension of the moment and the stakes of the match.

 The central role of the referee in the controversy 

 Referee's decision and player responsibility 

At the heart of the discussion, a central question: who should make the decision?
For Yanguas, the answer is clear:  The referee is the sole judge If the fault is not called, the point must be played.

This type of situation highlights a grey area of  professional padel where players must referee between  fair play instinct and the pressure of the score.

 Different management depending on the players 

Bergamini, for his part, was expecting an implicit acknowledgment of wrongdoing.
Yanguas, on the other hand, strictly adheres to the official decision.

Two opposing visions of the game.

 A tension that does not hinder performance 

Despite this episode, the pair  Stupa / Yanguas Led by  Carlos Pozzoni , managed to raise his level to win in three sets:  3/6 6/3 6/1 .

A success built in particular thanks to better control in the decisive set, after this pivotal moment.

 Yanguas tempers expectations after the match 

After the meeting,  mike yanguas  sought to calm the situation:
«  The referee has to make the decision. It was a questionable point, and we can't afford to lose a point like that. I understand it falls on me, but the four of us get along well. I'll talk to Berga, and everything will be sorted out.  »

A statement that shows a willingness to calm the situation, despite the visible tension on the ground.

 A game incident that reignites the debate 

This episode raises a recurring question in the  high level padel  :
should we  stop the point  When in doubt, or play to the end?

In an increasingly competitive circuit, where every point counts, these situations remain difficult to arbitrate… even for the players themselves.

Le  Newgiza P2  It will certainly have offered a powerful moment, between  sporting intensity  et  human friction reminding everyone that padel is also played under pressure.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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