After several months of absence due to a  knee tendinitis ,  paul cardona  is preparing to return to competition. The young Spaniard will make his comeback on the circuit during the  P1 Miami , scheduled from  23 to 29 March A highly anticipated return for one of the most promising players of his generation.

 A long, forced break 

The progression of  paul cardona  had been abruptly halted midway through last season. Affected by a  knee tendinitis The Spanish player had chosen to ease off in order to fully concentrate on his recovery.

A prudent but necessary decision to prevent the injury from worsening. Initially expected to be shorter, the period of unavailability ultimately became longer, forcing Cardona to miss the first major events of the 2026 season, in particular  Riyadh, Gijón and Cancún .

In total, the player from Extremadura stayed away from the tracks for  more than five months , a difficult period for a player on the rise.

Pablo Cardona absent from P2 in Cancún, Javi Leal still waiting

 A return is planned at Miami P1 

The good news is now official:  Pablo Cardona will return to Miami Premier Padel P1 , expected from  23 to 29 March .

His name appears on the list of registered voters, where he is listed alongside  Javi leal , with whom he will (finally) launch a  new sports project The two players will form a pair with obvious offensive potential, which could remind us of the Augsburger/Cardona partnership, capable of shaking up several teams on the circuit.

For their first tournament together, they will start as  pair number 9 , a position that puts them right on the doorstep of the top seeds.

Pablo Cardona returns to P1 Miami 2026 alongside Javi Leal

 176 days away from the slopes 

The last match played by  paul cardona  dates back to  28rd September 2025 , When  P1 Rotterdam .

If the Spaniard takes to the track on the first day in Miami, his return will take place  176 days after his last appearance on a court .

A long period away from competition, but also an opportunity for the young player to return with the goal of  gradually regain his best level .

 A player to watch this season 

Despite this forced break,  paul cardona  remains one of the most closely watched talents on the circuit. His association with  Javi leal , another offensive and spectacular player, could quickly become one of the most interesting pairings to watch.

Le  P1 Miami  This will mark the true starting point of his season… and perhaps the return of a player capable of  shake up the circuit hierarchy .

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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