This year, the professional padel circuit has undergone a real revolution with the formation of new couples. As we approach the major event of the Paris Major, we have witnessed many moves that have led to unexpected combinations and the promise of exciting matches. However, before the action hits Roland Garros, the outcomes of other tournaments like Rotterdam P1 and Valladolid P2 are still being decided.
Last-minute changes: The couples making their debut at the Paris Major
Among the new formations, the partnership of Javi Garrido and Lucas Bergamini stands out. Within the Top 8, this couple is seen as one of the most promising. After the recent split of Garrido with Álex Ruiz, he decided to team up with the Brazilian Bergamini, a player who has been showing an interesting evolution this season.
Another combination to closely watch is Álex Ruiz and Álex Arroyo. Although they are outside the Top 8, the union of these two players promises power and aggression on the court. The reason for their partnership was mainly strategic, due to the movements in the ranking, but there are high expectations for their performance.
The pairings that are making waves
Veteran Sanyo Gutiérrez teams up with Víctor Ruiz to form what will be his fourth pair of the season. After starting the year with Paquito Navarro and experiencing some ups and downs, “The Magician of San Luis” will seek in Ruiz the balance and energy to regain good results.
Another interesting surprise is the return of Fernando Belasteguín alongside the young talent Tino Libaak. Bela, a living legend of padel, is once again trusting in youth, as he has successfully done in the past. Libaak now has a great opportunity to grow alongside a player with such a vast experience.
Finally, an unconventional but highly potential pair is Juan Tello and Íñigo Jofre. With Tello stepping out of the Top 8 for the first time since reaching the elite, he has allied with a player making his way into the main draw and consolidating his position.
Domino effect: New combinations within and outside the Top 10
Changes haven’t only been seen in the top spots. We also expect interesting debuts in lower positions, with couples like Juanlu Esbrí and Xisco Gil, or unexpected pairings like Javi Rico and Luis Hernández and Diestro with Javi García. In short, a revolution that guarantees surprises and great duels on the Parisian courts.
The women’s draw does not lag behind
Of course, we can’t forget the ladies. The Valencian Tamara Icardo returns strongly after her injury, teaming up with Claudia Jensen. Moreover, a pair that will temporarily come together is that of Delfina Brea and Andrea Ustero, due to the injury of their regular partners. It will be very interesting to see how they adapt and perform in this very special tournament.
Surprises and excitement in the first round of the Paris Major!
The Premier Padel Major in Paris did not disappoint in its start, and in the first round, we already saw matches full of excitement, surprises, and tension. A notable highlight is the elimination of the Spanish-Brazilian duo Lucas Campagnolo and Javi Leal, who, after a tight tie-break in the third set, fell to Mario del Castillo and Nacho Vilariño.
The day also saw the debut of some new pairs, such as Juanlu Esbrí and Xisco Gil, who managed to win a tough match against Javi Barahona and Teo Zapata. Maxi Sánchez and Lucho Capra also triumphed in three sets, solidifying their strong start in the tournament.
Among the most exciting and challenging pairs in this first round are Álex Chozas and Leo Augsburger. After recent great results (semi-finals in Rotterdam and quarters in Valladolid), they once again displayed their high level, although this time they needed a tie-break in the third set to defeat Pablo Lijó and Gonzalo Rubio.
Notable results in the men’s draw
Nachi Sager/Salva Oria vs. Thomas Vanbauce/Maxime Joris 6-2, 6-1
Mario del Castillo/Nacho Vilariño vs. Lucas Campagnolo/Javi Leal 6-4, 6-7(6), 7-6(5)
Álex Chozas/Leo Augsburger vs. Pablo Lijó/Gonzalo Rubio 6-1, 3-6, 7-6(5)
Enrique Goenaga/Arnau Ayats vs. Daniel Santigosa/Miguel Lamperti 7-6(4), 6-1
The women’s draw does not lag behind
The women’s draw also began with intensity. The pair of Marta Talaván and Julieta Bidahorria advanced after their rivals withdrew due to injury, and others like Araceli Martínez and Alix Collombon or Sandra Bellver and Laia Rodríguez managed to overcome their first-round duels.
Get ready for the Paris Major Premier Padel 2024 show!
The tournament, held on the mythical courts of Roland Garros, promises to be one of the most exciting events of the year, not only due to the high level of players but also for the thrill of seeing new combinations and matches filled with strategy and passion. The finals are scheduled for Sunday, October 6th, and everything points to a week full of great padel.