We have reached August, which marks a long break in the Premier Padel tour. With the completion of Tarragona P1, the next major event will be Madrid P1 starting September 1. Of course, this doesn’t mean the players are heading off for a holiday. Several exhibition and invitational tournaments will take place in August, with the South Africa Invitational standing out as an effort to promote the sport globally—featuring some very interesting pairings.
In this article, we review the first half of the Premier Padel season and analyze the performances of the most important pairs in the men’s circuit.
Coello/Tapia – The Dominant Force
Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia remain by far the strongest pair, and once again they are the team to beat. They began the season strongly, but an injury to Tapia combined with a few surprise defeats temporarily slowed them down. Some even wondered if their dominance was coming to an end.
That theory was fueled when they suffered a major loss to Chingotto/Galán, their first significant defeat in over a year. However, subsequent tournaments proved it was just a blip. They quickly regained form and once again look untouchable.
Tapia provides the tactical intelligence, while Coello brings devastating power and smashes. Together, they dictate the rhythm of every match. At the moment, they look almost unbeatable.
Chingotto/Galán – Solid but Missing Something Extra
Despite ongoing rumors about a possible split, Federico Chingotto and Ale Galán remain a very strong pair, with consistent appearances in finals. In fact, they have been more stable than Coello/Tapia in terms of results, rarely falling victim to early exits.
The key change has been Chingotto’s more aggressive playing style, which has boosted their competitiveness but also increased his unforced errors. While this adjustment was necessary to face the top teams, it hasn’t yet given them the edge to consistently challenge Coello/Tapia.
They dominate against almost every other pair but remain second-best to the champions. Unless Coello and Tapia show prolonged instability, Chingotto and Galán may be locked into the runner-up position.
Lebrón/Stupaczuk – Struggling to Deliver
When Juan Lebrón and Franco Stupaczuk teamed up, expectations were sky-high. But so far, injuries and inconsistency have held them back. First place is already out of reach, and at this stage, even a tournament win would be considered a success.
Lebrón’s obsession with beating Galán seems to weigh heavily on their matches, often resulting in frustration even when they are playing better. Their on-court tension is well-documented, with coach Pozzoni frequently stepping in during heated exchanges.
For now, their partnership continues, but the question is: how long can Stupa handle Lebrón’s explosive character?
Yanguas/Coki – Steady Climbers
Mike Yanguas and Coki Nieto started the season with back-to-back semifinal appearances and thrilling battles, especially against Chingotto/Galán. They then hit a slump but have recently bounced back, making them contenders for finals once again.
Yanguas is currently one of the best right-handers on the tour, although his left-side game still leaves room for improvement. Coki, on the other hand, is an excellent control player but lacks the aggression modern padel demands from that role. His best career run came alongside Coello, who supplied the offensive firepower missing now.
Still, this pair has the tools to break into finals if they maintain their current momentum.
Bergamini/Paquito – Flashes of Brilliance
Paquito Navarro seems to have found balance with Lucas Bergamini, who provides the defensive stability that complements Paquito’s aggressive style.
That said, Paquito is one of the veterans of the tour, and consistent titles are harder to come by. This pair is capable of reaching semifinals or even the occasional final, but realistically, their ceiling seems to be around the quarterfinals. A surprise title would be a fairytale outcome but looks unlikely.
Sanz/Momo – A Promising Duo Interrupted by Injury
After a poor start, Jon Sanz and Momo González worked hard and significantly improved after the first quarter of the season. They looked capable of breaking into the top four, but an injury to Sanz stalled their progress.
Their combination of Sanz’s explosive style with Momo’s controlled play makes them a dangerous team. One of their most notable battles came against Coello/Tapia in Bordeaux P2, where they pushed the champions to the limit. If Sanz returns fully fit, they could surprise in the second half of the season.
Cardona/Augsburger – The Breakup Pair
Although Pablo Cardona and Leo Augsburger have already split, their first-half performance deserves a mention. They started with incredible energy and fearlessness, even reaching the final of Asunción P2 against Chingotto/Galán.
But their inexperience and psychological fragility soon caught up with them. After a string of disappointing results, they parted ways. Both young players will surely benefit from pairing with more experienced partners going forward.
The Rest – Searching for Consistency
Many other pairs had flashes of brilliance but couldn’t maintain the consistency required at the top level. Success in Premier Padel demands winning four to five matches in a row, often across back-to-back tournaments—something many mid-tier pairs struggle with.
One promising duo is Javi Leal and José Guerrero, who are pushing hard to break into quarterfinals regularly. Others, like Diestro/Esbri, have shown similar promise in the past but never quite sustained it. Without consistency, these remain “flashes in the pan” rather than true breakthroughs.
Final Thoughts
The first half of the 2025 Premier Padel season has confirmed Coello/Tapia’s dominance but also highlighted rising competition. Chingotto/Galán remain the clear challengers, while other pairs like Yanguas/Coki and Sanz/Momo are pushing for a breakthrough.
The second half of the season, starting in Madrid, will tell us whether anyone can truly close the gap on the champions—or whether Coello and Tapia are destined to stay on top.
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