Weekly Recap

What happened in padel last week? And 5 things you have to read...

Premier Padel Finals in Madrid

The Madrid P1, held September 2 - 8, remains one of the season's most eagerly awaited tournaments for both fans and players alike. The world's top padel talent were all present in capital city’s Wizink Center. In the final stages, over 14,000 fans packed the stadium, solidifying Madrid's reputation as the global hub of padel. The excitement extended beyond the venue, with an outdoor court set up at Plaza de Felipe II, where fans could experience Premier Padel firsthand through matches, workshops, and interactive lessons with industry pros.

Triay and Fernández Triumph (Women’s):
Third-seeded Gemma Triay and Claudia Fernández returned to form by beating top-seeded Ariana Sánchez and Paula Josemaría in the semis and winning the final by default due to Bea González’s injury. They lifted their third trophy of the season.

Tapia and Coello Dominate (Men’s):
Top seeds Tapia and Coello continued their winning streak, securing their seventh title of the year by defeating José Diestro and Andrés Fernández Lancha in the quarter-finals, followed by Juan Lebrón and Martín Di Nenno in the semis, and finally Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto in the final (6-3, 7-6).

Up next…
Premier Padel heads to Rotterdam from September 8 - 15.

A1 Padel in Asturias

Leonel "Tolito" Aguirre and Gonza Alfonso secured their seventh title of the 2024 A1Padel season by winning the Asturias Open. This marks their ninth final of the year, with an impressive record of 43 wins and only 2 losses in 45 matches. Aguirre and Alfonso defeated Ramiro Pereyra and Juan Ignacio De Pascual in a hard-fought final. After taking the first set 6-3, they faced a strong comeback attempt in the second set but ultimately won 7-5. The duo's dominance in the tournament reinforces their top ranking in A1Padel as they head to their next challenge at the Madrid Open in September.

5 Things to Read

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