The circuit Premier Padel officially opens its 2026 season in Riyadh with the Riyadh Season P1 As with the two previous editions, Saudi Arabia hosts the first major event of the year, the starting point of an international calendar that will extend until the Barcelona Finals .
This tournament also marks the entry into force of an important new regulation: the Star Point , a new counting system adopted across the entire circuit from this season.
A crowded men's field right from the early rounds
In gentlemen, 48 pairs are engaged, with the 16 first seeds directly qualified for the second round.
Number 1 in the world, Arturo Coello et Agustín Tapia They begin the season continuing their momentum from 2025, which ended with thirteen titles, including the one won in Riyadh. They are logically among the main favorites.
Behind them, the competition remains structured around Fede Chingotto et Ale Galán , No. 2 seeds, authors of a solid previous season, notably marked by a world championship in pairs.
The painting is also marked by several expected recompositions. The pair Franco Stupaczuk / Mike Yanguas marks his return to joint competition with the status of No. 3 seed.
Behind, Juan Lebrón teams up with Leo Augsburg , While Paquito Navarro begins a new project alongside Fran Guerrero .
The potential quarter-finals are already shaping up to be balanced matchups, including a possible... Coello / Tapia – Di Nenno / González and an expected clash between Chingotto / Galan et Garrido / Bergamini .
A pivotal tournament for the women
The women's draw of the Riyadh Season P1 opens a new phase of the circuit, marked by a profound reorganization of the top pairs.
Number 1 seeds, Delfina Brea et Gemma Triay They approach this first tournament with a status to live up to in a very competitive context.
Behind them, the configuration of the painting could offer an unprecedented scenario: a confrontation between Ariana Sánchez et Paula Josemaría , former partners and two-time title holders in Riyadh.
Now separated, they are evolving respectively with Andrea Ustero et Bea González and could meet as early as the semi-finals depending on how the draw unfolds.
Another association to follow: Marta Ortega et Martina Calvo , with a young player announced as one to watch this season.
A first benchmark for the 2026 season
Without excessive promises or immediate upheavals, this Riyadh Season P1 primarily serves to first barometer Between continuity among certain headliners, new projects to test and adjustment at Star Point, this tournament allows us to lay the first sporting foundations for a long and structured season across several continents.
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