Agustin Tapia Nievas

The Riyadh Season Premier Padel P1 inaugurates the 2025 season with new alliances that are set to shake up the professional circuit. The tournament, taking place from the 8th to the 15th of February at the Padel Rush Arena in Riyadh, will be the stage for the official debut of the new pairs, generat<p>The Riyadh Season Premier Padel P1 inaugurates the 2025 season with new alliances that are set to shake up the professional circuit. The tournament, taking place from the 8th to the 15th of February at the Padel Rush Arena in Riyadh, will be the stage for the official debut of the new pairs, generating great expectation among the fans</p><h2>Top seeds in the Men's category</h2><ol><li><strong>Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia</strong>: After an outstanding 2024 season, where they won 14 titles and a streak of 45 consecutive victories, this pairing is consolidated as the main favourites for the new season.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Ale Galan and Fede Chingotto</strong>: This solid duo stood out in 2024 by playing 14 consecutive finals and winning 5 titles, consolidating themselves as serious contenders for the #1 ranking.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Juan Lebron and Franco Stupaczuk</strong>: Lebron returns to the drive position, a role in which he has already excelled in the past, forming a new and promising duo with Stupaczuk. This pairing arouses great expectation, as their potential is an unknown for the 2025 season. Will they be able to reach the desired #1 ranking?</li><li><strong>Coki Nieto and Mike Yanguas</strong>: This new pairing comes together after an outstanding 2024, where they both shone separately. Now, together, they are looking to establish themselves as one of the main threats to the established duos on the circuit.</li><li><strong>Martin Di Nenno and Javi Garrido</strong>: After five years, this pairing are back with the intention of reviving past successes and positioning themselves among the best on tour.&nbsp;</li></ol><h2>Top seeds in the Women's category</h2><ol><li><strong>Paula Josemaría and Ari Sánchez</strong>: They lead the ranking for the second consecutive year, consolidating themselves as the couple to beat in the women's category.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea</strong>: After her split with Claudia Fernandez, Triay teams up with Brea, looking for a combination that allows them to compete at the highest level.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Bea Gonzalez and Claudia Fernandez</strong>: This duo represents a mix of youth and projection, with their sights set on standing out in the main tournaments of the season.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Marta Ortega and Sofia Araujo</strong>: After a good end to the year, this duo, considered one of the most competitive pairings on tour, will be looking to consolidate their position and enter the top 3 of the rankings.</li><li><strong>Lucia Sainz and Patricia Llaguno</strong>: Consolidating their partnership that began in 2024, these experienced players continue to demonstrate their solidity and understanding. Their experience and knowledge of the game make them a strong and difficult pair to beat in every tournament.</li></ol><p><br><br>The Riyadh Season Premier Padel P1 not only opens the season, but will also offer us the opportunity to see the debut of many new pairings. This tournament will be key to analyze how the players' form and will give us an indication of what we can expect throughout a season that promises to be full of excitement, competitiveness and spectacle.</p>

In a bold and unprecedented move, A1 Padel, the international circuit led by businessman Fabrice Pastor, has launched a full-scale offensive to attract top talent away from its main competitor, Premier Padel. The organization has officially extended personalized economic offers to the top 150 player<p>In a bold and unprecedented move, A1 Padel, the international circuit led by businessman Fabrice Pastor, has launched a full-scale offensive to attract top talent away from its main competitor, Premier Padel. The organization has officially extended personalized economic offers to the top 150 players in the FIP (International Padel Federation) world rankings, potentially altering the balance of power in professional padel.</p><p>This initiative is not just a statement of intent—it’s a strategic maneuver that targets the current unrest and uncertainty surrounding Premier Padel. Several players have expressed frustration in recent months regarding calendar issues, communication gaps, and contractual rigidity within the Premier Padel structure. A1 Padel is looking to capitalize on that discomfort by offering an alternative that is both financially attractive and more flexible.</p><p>The offers are structured in tiers, depending on the level of commitment a player is willing to take on:</p><ul><li><strong>For 5 tournaments</strong>: contracts range from €3,000 to €40,000</li><li><strong>For 10 tournaments</strong>: between €7,000 and €400,000</li><li><strong>For a full season</strong> (including Grand Masters and 60% of Open events): up to €500,000</li></ul><p>For reference, players like world number one <a href="https://www.padelpedia.net/players/agustin-tapia-nievas">Agustín Tapia</a> could potentially earn half a million euros if they opt to join the A1 Padel tour for the full 2025 season. Other top-ranked athletes would receive similar offers, scaled according to their position in the rankings and their availability to play.</p><p>The decision deadline for accepting the offers is set for <strong>April 15, 2025</strong>, giving players just enough time to weigh the financial incentives against their existing commitments.</p><p>Fabrice Pastor’s strategy isn’t just about numbers—it’s about ideology. He has consistently positioned A1 Padel as a more player-centric organization, emphasizing independence, open governance, and global expansion. The tour already has a significant presence in Latin America and Europe, and aims to expand into Asia and North America in the coming years.</p><p>By offering substantial financial rewards and the possibility of building a more sustainable professional path, A1 Padel hopes to ignite a new era of competitiveness—and potentially trigger a mass exodus from Premier Padel.</p>