The final of  Riyadh Season P1 2025  opposed  Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia  à  Franco Stupaczuk and Juan Lebrón , marking the first big clash of the season. This match revealed several interesting statistical elements, including a  record number of points lost on return , a  reduced smash efficiency  and total  major influence of playing conditions  on player performance.

As always, a big thank you to Padel Intelligence.

A final with a record number of points lost on the return leg

One of the most notable facts of this meeting is the  number of points lost directly on return , reaching a rate of  19,3% This figure far exceeds the other finals of the circuit.  Premier Padel Including  Milan and Dubai , which were until then the references in terms of direct errors on return. The gap with the other finals is significant, showing that this factor had a major impact on the result of the match.

If we compare the performance of the players on this aspect:

  •  Wall  remained stable compared to the previous season, with an error rate similar to 2024.
  •  Coello  has seen an increase of  8%  in his direct errors on return.
  •  Stupa  recorded an even more marked increase, with almost  10% more errors .
  •  Lebrón , for his part, was the most in difficulty, with a  increase of 16% , reaching  26,1%  points lost directly on return, well above the circuit average.

A sharp drop in smash efficiency

Comparing the men's finals of  2024  At this first tournament of the season, the smash efficiency rate is  41% , one of the lowest readings after  Bordeaux and Mexico This figure contrasts sharply with the  Riyadh P1 2024 final , where the success rate was higher than  21% .

Riyadh P1 Final statistics: Tapia imperial, Lebrón in difficulty – what do the numbers say?

This decline is explained by several factors, including the  weather conditions . The humidity and rain made the surface particularly slippery, leading to unusual errors. In the previous rounds, several players had difficulty maintaining their footing, which continued in the final.  The grip of the track lines was insufficient , leading to precarious movements and less effectiveness when smashing.

Decoding smashes

Statistical analysis of smashes allows us to identify the tendencies of each player:

  •  Agustín Tapia 
    •  15 smashes  tempted
    •  9 winners 
    •  3 points conceded to opponents 
    •  Net balance: +6 
    •  3 more extended smashes in the exchange 

Tapia was the player  the most efficient and regular , minimizing errors and achieving a  positive net balance  de  +6 .

  •  Arturo Coello 
    •  17 smashes  tempted
    •  6 winners 
    •  5 points conceded to opponents 
    •  Net balance: +1 

Coello had reduced efficiency on the smash, finishing with a  slightly positive balance sheet  but well below its usual standards.

  •  Franco Stupaczuk 
    •  22 smashes  tempted
    •  8 winners 
    •  7 points conceded to opponents 
    •  Net balance: +1 

Stupa's performance is  very close to that of Coello , with a similar success rate and a modest final outcome.

  •  Juan Lebrón 
    •  29 smashes  tempted
    •  11 winners 
    •  11 points conceded to opponents 
    •  Net balance: 0 
Riyadh P1 Final statistics: Tapia imperial, Lebrón in difficulty – what do the numbers say?

Lebrón was the player  the most aggressive  to the smash, but its effectiveness was  neutral , with a balance between points won and points offered to opponents. His success rate is significantly lower than Tapia's, which had an impact on the dynamics of the match.

A comparison between 2024 and 2025

The detailed analysis shows a  net difference  in the effectiveness of smashes between  Riyadh 2024 and Riyadh 2025 This decline can be attributed to several factors:

  •  Difficult weather conditions  affecting the power and control of strikes.
  •  A slippery surface , making support uncertain and limiting stability on powerful strikes.
  •  Better defensive reading of opponents , who were able to return a greater number of smashes.

Lebrón, in difficulty throughout the match

If Tapia distinguished himself by his regularity,  Lebrón was in great difficulty . His number of direct errors in  return of service  and  ineffectiveness at smash  weighed heavily in the encounter. His failure rate on the return, peaking at  26,1% , shows a significant weakness compared to circuit standards  Premier Padel .

Riyadh P1 Final statistics: Tapia imperial, Lebrón in difficulty – what do the numbers say?

Analysis of individual performances over the entire match  Tapia places as MVP , while Lebrón  displayed a lack of precision and consistency , both at  Smash  at  return .

Conclusion

This final of  Riyadh Season P1 2025  will remain marked by  unpublished statistics . The reduced efficiency of the smash and the exceptionally high number of points lost on return were the  determining factors  of the match.  Tapia was able to manage these difficult conditions , finishing with the best record of the match. Conversely,  Lebrón was the player who had the most problems , particularly due to his inefficiency on the return and his poorly controlled aggressiveness on the smash.

This match confirms that  Playing conditions play a crucial role in player performance , and highlights areas for improvement for  Lebron and Stupa  at the start of the season.

RIYADH P1 – 2025 Stupaczuk Lebron v Tapia CoelloDownload
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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