On March 17, 2024, Premier Padel P1 byAcapulco begins, and without really knowing it, the tournament marks an important step for the professional padel. At that time, several players et pairs were experiencing decisive moments in their careers. Today, their paths have taken other turns.
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In March, Claudia Fernández was only 16th in the world and had no title. Since then, she has reached a milestone with Gemma Triay. Today, she is 4th in the world with 4 tracks won, becoming a essential player on the women's circuit.
Chingotto in search of glory in Premier Padel
Federico Chingotto was desperately looking for a title on Premier Padel, with three end but zero victory. After Puerto Cabello, he will break this curse and win 5 tracks alongsideAlejandro Galán. It is today 4th world player.
Lebrón and Galán: Time for Farewells
In March, Juan Lebrón et Alejandro Galán, this iconic pair of world padel, were arguing their last tournament together. Since then, Lebrón is having a mixed year with several partners, While Gallant found stability with Chingotto. Together they achieved 14 endings and won 5 tracks. Despite difficulties in overcoming Coello et Wall finally, Gallant bounced back better than “El Lobo”.
The Superpibes are still together
Martín Di Nenno et Franco Stupaczuk were still together in March. Since then, their careers have taken different paths. Stupaczuk now play with mike yanguas, with whom he won 1 title and reached 1 final, While Di Nenno continued the adventure with Juan Lebrón. This pair won a title au Finland P2 from their first tournament together, but is now struggling to get results.
And there is already talk of a new partner for Lebron in 2025…
Tino Libaak and Leo Augsburger, the rising stars
In March, Tino Libaak et Leo Augsburg were still playing in previous. Since then, their rise has been exponential: they have become regulars in main tables and together they offered the world champion title to Argentina.
Turks without semi-finals
Alejandra Alonso et Andrea Ustero, nicknamed “The Turks”, had never reached the semi-finals of a tournament Premier Padel. Today, they have broken that barrier. Usterus has reached the final du Greenweez Paris Major with Delfi Brea, and together they competed for the final du Dubai P1. They are gradually establishing themselves as a formidable pair on the circuit.
The end for Sanyo and Paquito
The next tournament in Puerto Cabello, Sanyo Gutiérrez et Paquito Navarro have announced the end of their collaboration. Since then, each has taken a new path: Sanyo tries to find a second wind with many partners, While Paquito joined Juan Lebrón, then today to the young and promising paul cardona.
A rapid evolution
This tournament ofAcapulco was just a snapshot of the season, but it already heralded big changes. In just a few months, these players et pairs have evolved, confirmed their potential and, for some, already marked the world padel.
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 !