If points are awarded in Cancun P2, players consider taking the Court of Arbitration for Sport to court

Professional padel continues to be shaken by numerous controversies surrounding the management of the professional circuit and the FIP Tour. Players of the Top 100 chose to boycott the circuit Premier Padel in contestation of the new rules imposed by Premier Padel and International Federation of Padel (FIP)But this time, players could well take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport if points are awarded at the end of Cancun P2.

Dialogues, but no concrete agreement between players and organization

Regulations deemed unacceptable by some players, such as the lengthening of qualifying rounds to access competitions Premier Padel (going from 2 to 3 rounds in 2025) or even the reduction in the size of the tables, have caused a protest movementThese changes, perceived as unfavorable, have led to a notable absence of key players in recent tournaments, particularly in Gijón and now to CancúnThis situation benefited players ranked above the Top 100 worldwide, allowing them to earn points and climb the rankings FIP.

Faced with this revolt, Premier Padel announced legal actions against the Professional Padel Association (PPA) and the players involved, citing contractual violations. However, adjustments were made following the meeting organized by the PPA, including the maintenance of women's table formats and an increase in prize money. For men, the 2024 table format will be reinstated for competitions P1 et P2 from the tournament of Santiago P1.

Player threat

At the same time, there is currently controversy surrounding the tournament of Cancún, where only world number 3 players are among the players Top 40 worldwideThe players have requested the cancellation of the Cancun tournament, considering that they violated FIP rules. But the circuit has twice extended the registration period for the P2 in Mexico in contradiction with the regulation of the FIP. If the points are awarded on Monday at the end of the Cancun P2, some players are considering taking the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Le Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) is the competent institution for resolving international sports disputes. The CAS intervenes in disputes relating to the rules of sport, disciplinary sanctions and decisions taken by sports federations or committees.

This crisis illustrates the tensions between players and padel's governing bodies, raising questions about the governance and fairness of the new rules for players, which benefit no one and cause harm to the organization, players, and fans.

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Nicolas Fillaudeau

A big sports enthusiast and former tennis player, I discovered padel a few years ago without really focusing on it. Then I became addicted to this sport by practicing it and watching the premier padel matches. Looking forward to sharing the 2025 news with you!