Each new season raises the same question: Who will manage to dethrone the world number 1s? Si Arturo Coello et Agustín Tapia in men, as well as Ari Sánchez et Paula Josemaría Among the women, they seem firmly established in the lead, some challengers are hoping to upset the hierarchy this year.
On the men's side: Lebrón and Galán in ambush
In 2025, Arturo Coello et Agustín Tapia start the season as the big favorites. With 14 titles in 2024 and almost total domination, the task looks difficult for their rivals. However, two names stand out as serious challengers: Juan Lebrón et Ale Galán, both of whom have new alliances this year.
Lebrón, now associated with Franco Stupaczuk, brings a combination of experience and consistency. Lebrón has already proven in the past, particularly with Ale Gallant that he was able to compete with Tapia and Coello, back on the right, his favourite position on the pitch and accompanied by a partner in great shape, the hopes seem legitimate for him. For their part, Gallant et Fede Chingotto have shown in 2024 that they are capable of competing, but their consistency will need to improve if they are to hope to worry the leaders.
Other pairs, like Coki Nieto and Mike Yanguas ou Martin Di Nenno and Javi Garrido, will also have their say, but they will have to go a step further to be able to claim the top.
On the women's side: a more open fight
In women, Ari Sánchez et Paula Josemaría remain the favourites after a big 2024 season. However, they have been rivalled several times in 2024, which suggests opportunities for the challengers.
Gemma Triay et Delfina Brea, freshly associated, are the main contenders. Their combination of talent and experience could well create surprises, but they will have to prove their complementarity against a pair as experienced as Sánchez and Josemaría. For their part, Bea González et Claudia Fernández, with their energy and youth, also seem ready to make a leap forward and they clearly announce their ambition, Bea González : “the objective remains the same: to become world number 1”
A well-established domination
With such margins in the rankings, it is unlikely that the world number ones will be dethroned quickly. Coello and Tapia, as Ari and Paula, are well-oiled duos, capable of maintaining consistency throughout the year. The comfortable lead of the leaders makes any change unlikely in the short term, with More than 6 points ahead for Coello and Tapia on their pursuers and More than 3 points for Sánchez and JosemaríaThe season kick-off in Riyadh in February will be a first opportunity to assess the strengths present.

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