The circuit Premier Padel is experiencing a particularly hectic start to the season. Between harsh weather conditions in Saudi Arabia (RIYADH P1), testing the organization of the tournament, and a players' revolt of an unprecedented scale, the situation seems more delicate than ever. Even in the era of World Padel Tour, such a protest had never been observed. This tumultuous context had perhaps not been fully anticipated by the professional circuit.

The new rules of the circuit Premier Padel : “It’s shameful”

Significant changes in the regulations

Although comparing the pairs entered from one season to another is a complex exercise, certain trends nevertheless allow us to evaluate the differences between the old and new regulations Premier Padel.

Analysis of the tables reveals that many pairs do not voluntarily register for tournaments, knowing that they will not be able to participate or the conditions for access and gaining points have become more stringentHowever, when comparing the entry criteria into the tables on an equivalent tournament at the same date and location, the differences remain relatively limited.

Comparison of tables between 2024 and 2025

Season 2025 – Tournament in Saudi Arabia

Main board:

  • 36 pairs enteredIncluding 2 Wild Cards awarded to local players, often beginners.
  • The last pair qualified directly: Mario Huete (88) and Federico Mourino (57), a team weight of 145.

Qualifications:

  • 24 pairsIncluding 1 Wild Cards assigned to a local pair.
  • The last pair qualified directly: Manuel Castano (141) and Nicolas Suescun (119), a team weight of 260.

Total number of pairs entered between qualifying and main draw: 60.

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2024 Season – Same Tournament

Main board:

  • 40 pairs entered, including Wild Cards awarded to local players.
  • The last pair qualified directly: Diego Gil (67) and Jesus Moyao Sos (79), a team weight of 146.

Qualifications:

  • 32 pairsIncluding 2 Wild Cards assigned to local pairs.
  • The last pair qualified directly: Maxime Moreau (114) and Johan Bergeron (157), a team weight of 271.

Total number of pairs entered between qualifying and main draw: 72.

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Tightening of the conditions of access to the paintings

This comparison highlights a reduction in the total number of participants, passing 72 pairs in 2024 to 60 in 2025This decline is explained by a narrowing of the main draw and qualifications, making access to tournaments more demanding.

If you input cut in tables has not changed drastically, it is clear that New rules impact players ranked outside the top 100, who are now struggling to qualify. A development which could explain, in part, the current discontent of the players and the questioning of the model imposed by Premier Padel.

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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