Le Premier Padel P1 of Tarragona didn't just put on a show on the slopes: he also had a significant impact on international ranking , especially for several players who shone throughout the week.
Three names stand out in particular, with spectacular leaps after their remarkable performances in Spain.
Maxi Arce: +34 places, now 171st in the world
Associated to Mario Huete during this P1, Maxi Maple showed that he had a perfect place in the major tournaments of the circuit. His strong performance, concluded in the round of 1 against world number XNUMXs Coello/Tapia, allows him to gain 34 places in the FIP ranking.
He thus makes a leap to the 171th place in the world , another step in its successful transition since the shutdown of the A1 circuit.

Aimar Goñi: +68 places, enters the top 150
That is sure the most impressive progression : the young Spaniard Aimar Goñi , author of an exceptional tournament alongside Mario Ortega, climbs from 68 seats to reach the 138th world rank .
Revelation of the week in Tarragona after eliminating Paquito Navarro and Bergamini, then reached the quarters, Goñi confirms that he is one of the great talents to follow this season.
Mario Ortega: +27 places, now 74th
Another major beneficiary of this P1, Mario Ortega continues its progression. Already solid on the FIP circuit, its great adventure with Goñi allows him to win 27 seats climbing to the 74th position , approaching his best ranking reached at 61st place.
A symbolic milestone, which rewards its regularity and his involvement on the various circuits this season.
With several more FIP Golds to come and the resumption of Premier Padel By the end of August, these progressions could be the beginning of a lasting rise in power for these three players. One thing is certain: Tarragona's P1 will have marked a turning point for their season .
He discovered padel in 2016 in Nantes and quickly became attached to the game, even climbing to 474th place in France. Commentator on Padel Mag TV, he covers the various tournaments on the French circuit as well as international tournaments organized in France!


























































































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