The season  Premier Padel 2026  The season has barely begun, and the first reshuffles are already appearing on the men's circuit. After the tournaments of  Riyadh and Gijón Several players around the main draw have decided to modify their partnerships in order to find a better balance before the upcoming major events, including the  Qatar Major scheduled for early April .

This phenomenon is not exceptional in professional padel: unlike other sports, pairs can form and break up very quickly, sometimes after only a few tournaments.

A dynamic that has become almost normal on the circuit

Since the creation of the circuit  Premier Padel , the stability of pairs has become increasingly rare, particularly beyond the 20th place in the world.

The players are constantly searching  the best tactical balance  :

  • a left-sided player capable of finishing points,
  • a more organized right-wing player
  • or even a complementarity between power and game management.

The early stages of the season often serve as  full-scale test If results don't follow quickly, changes come quickly in order to approach major tournaments in the best possible conditions.

Sanyo Gutiérrez is embarking on a new project

Among the observed movements,  Sanyo Gutiérrez  seems to already be looking towards a new partnership with  Victor Ruiz , an experienced Spanish player accustomed to the main draws.

The idea would be to build a pair capable of regularly competing with the teams established around the top 20. Ruiz has a powerful and aggressive profile, while the Argentinian remains one of the most creative players on the circuit on the right side.

Sanyo Gutiérrez set for a new partnership with Víctor Ruiz

At over 40 years old, Sanyo continues to search  a competitive formula  to remain present in the final stages of tournaments Premier Padel.

It's quite surprising to see him change so many times in the last 2 years, especially since he believed there was nothing good about constantly changing partners... but do the players really have a choice?

Gonzalo Alfonso is also changing management

For its part,  Gonzalo Alfonso  would have chosen to partner with  Javier Barahona , a player who already has several seasons of experience on the international circuit.

This new pairing could favor a more offensive style of play. Alfonso is known for his activity and ability to speed up rallies, while Barahona brings a strong presence at the net.

A direct consequence on other pairs

As is often the case in this type of situation, one change leads to several other changes.

The association between  Javi Barahona and Javi Garcia Mora This collaboration, which had been among the relatively stable partnerships on the circuit in recent months, should therefore come to an end.

According to several reports circulating around the circuit,  García Mora could now play alongside José Jiménez , a left-footed player with a profile quite similar to that of Barahona.

The new generation is also affected.

These adjustments don't just concern experienced players. The young Spanish generation is also starting to make moves.

The Madrilenian  david gala who had distinguished himself in recent months with  Pablo García , could now evolve with  Inigo Jofre This type of association between young talents has become common: the objective is often to  quickly earn FIP points and gain more regular access to the main tables .

At the same time, several players are still looking for a partner before registration closes for the upcoming tournaments.

Calendar Premier Padel 2026: Dates and Destinations

The 2026 season promises to be very eventful.

These initial movements confirm a trend observed for several seasons: professional padel is now evolving in an environment where  Pair flexibility has become a sporting strategy in its own right. .

With a busy schedule including  Majors, P1 and P2 spread across several continents Players no longer hesitate to adjust their sporting project very quickly in order to remain competitive.

And if the first changes are already appearing after only two tournaments, it is likely that  Other announcements are still to come before the major deadlines of spring .

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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