Unlike last year,  no boycott  will not disrupt the  Gijon P2 The picture is looking good this time.  extremely high , with the presence of  all the best pairs in the world  for this second major event of the season Premier PadelA strong signal sent by the circuit, but also by the players, who will all be there to fully launch their year.

At the top of the bill, we will obviously find the  world number 1 Agustín Tapia / Arturo Coello , still far ahead in the standings and the absolute benchmark on the circuit. Right behind,  Alejandro Galán / Federico Chingotto  continue their momentum after a solid start to the season, while  Miguel Yanguas / Franco Stupaczuk  will be seeded 3.

The lineup is completed by all the expected major contenders:  Juan Lebrón / Leandro Augsburger ,  Jon Sanz / Coki Nieto ,  Fran Guerrero / Paquito Navarro ,  Jerónimo González / Martín Di Nenno ,  Javi Garrido / Lucas Bergamini , or  Eduardo Alonso / Juan Tello . In other words, the  Gijon P2  will offer an exceptional level, without any gaps in the standings.

The Javi Leal case – Pablo Cardona raises questions

But amidst this impressive density,  An inscription does not go unnoticed.  : that of  Javi leal , engaged not with  paul cardona , his announced partner for the 2026 season, but alongside Alvaro Cepero A choice that speaks volumes about Cardona's form.

We were indeed expecting a  Pablo Cardona's gradual return  So  Gijon P2 Already absent from the Riyadh P1, the Spaniard had hesitated to return to competition before finally withdrawing, still too limited physically. Two weeks later, when the schedule offered a more comfortable window,  Cardona is still unable to return , leaving serious doubts about his true condition.

Result: Javi Leal finds himself, once again,  without its official partner After filling in at Riyadh P1 with Jon Sanz, made possible by Coki Nieto's absence at the time, Leal now had to find another solution. The choice of Álvaro Cepero was logical and solid, repositioning the pair in  seeded 10 .

A project already weakened?

The question becomes inevitable:  When will Pablo Cardona return?  And especially,  In what physical condition?  The Leal/Cardona project was among the most exciting partnerships announced for 2026, with real potential for growth and obvious complementarity. But due to repeated postponements, absences, and uncertainties,  Doubt sets in .

For Javi Leal, the situation is delicate. He needs to progress, play, earn points, and maintain his presence on the tour, all while waiting for a partner who is supposed to be the cornerstone of his season's plan. If Cardona is delayed any longer, or returns injured, the question of a  Change of direction  could quickly become a problem.

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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