Le Santiago P1 marks an important turning point in the organization of tournaments Premier Padel. After several weeks of tension between the players, the FIP et Premier Padel, a much-criticized measure was abandoned: the “double bye” in the men's table.

A measure deemed unfair

Since the beginning of the season, the four best pairs of the ranking were automatically qualified for the round of XNUMX, without going through the sixteenths. This provision, nicknamed “double bye”, limited access to the final table to a very small number of pairs, which had provoked an outcry from the players.

Under pressure from the PPA (Professional Padel Association), 2024 format has been restored.

More pairs qualified for the main draw

This return to the previous system allows eight pairs from the qualifications to integrate the final table, against only four with the “double bye”. A major development that offers more opportunities to players.

A step towards greater equity

This change shows that a constructive dialogue between instances and players is possible. This is a step forward towards a better sporting fairness, in a context that is still fragile on an institutional level.

Santiago, a symbolic stage

Le Bank of Chile Santiago P1 and the first tournament Premier Padel disputed in Chile, in a place that brings back good (or bad) memories to fans: in 2023, it hosted one of the most controversial finals of the World Padel Tour between Galán / Lebrón and Tapia / Coello.

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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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