Alors que le Gijon P2 marked a turning point in tensions between players and Premier Padel, the circuit could well experience a new episode of crisis with the Cancun P2, scheduled 1 week after the Spanish tournament. Uncertainty hangs over the registrations of the best players in the world and the possibility of a second boycott is increasingly credible.

Gijón P2 Tournament: Why Professional Players Refuse to Participate

A worrying list of registered members

A few days before the closing date for registrations (scheduled for Friday February 28 at 17 a.m., unless extended), Very few prestigious names appear on the list of entrants. To date, Juan Tello and Tino Libaak are the only confirmed marquee pair, while the second best pair in terms of ranking is composed of Clément Geens (96th) and Leonel Daniel Aguirre (131st).

A scenario that recalls the one in Gijón, where the players of the Top 100 worldwide decided not to participate as a pressure on the International Federation of Padel (FIP) and Premier PadelThe absence of major names in Cancun therefore fuels speculation about a new wave of withdrawals.

On the female side, on the other hand, The best players on the circuit are present, with Ari Sánchez and Paula Josemaría headliners, followed by Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea. A situation which shows that It is mainly male players who are mobilizing against Premier Padel.

Cancun P2 registered list

Why a new boycott?

Le Cancun P2, just like the Gijon P2, is a tournament of category P2, which means that players are not required to participate. The Professional Padel Association (PPA) had already explained in its press release that players remained free to choose whether or not to compete in these events.

This regulatory vagueness gives players a negotiation weapon and allows them to exercise a pressure on Premier Padel and the FIP without risking sanctions. If the situation does not resolve itself quickly, the P2 Cancun could suffer the same fate as Gijón.

A dialogue at a standstill?

Until now, no concrete progress was not communicated between the players, Premier Padel and the FIP. The Latest official PPA press release, published last week, highlighted the need for a open and constructive dialogue to resolve these tensions.

If discussions are taking place behind the scenes, There is no indication that an agreement is close.. Without compromise found, the conflict risks becoming bogged down, impacting not only the circuit calendar, but also the credibility and stability of professional padel.

Towards a turning point for Premier Padel ?

If you Cancun P2 was to suffer the same fate as Gijón, it would be a new blow for the organization and further proof of players' discontentThe outcome of this case could well mark a turning point in the history of Premier Padel.

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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