Padel
These are the top 10 teams dominating the Premier Padel rankings
In the highly competitive landscape of professional padel, there are only a few chosen pairs at the top of the rankings. Meet the top padel teams in the world and find out what makes them unstoppable.
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The 2024 Premier Padel season has been nothing short of thrilling, with powerful new alliances and a mix of skilled veterans and young talents rising to the top of the rankings. From raw power and aggressive play to elaborate strategies and inspiring teamwork, these elite teams each display unique styles and lead the exciting evolution of the game. Let’s dive into the standout teams dominating Premier Padel.
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Men's pairs
1. Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia
Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello celebrate in Dubai
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'King' Arturo and 'Mozart' Tapia are, undeniably, the best padel team in the world right now. They’ve racked up a plethora of Premier Padel titles in the 2024 season, including some of the most prestigious ones, like the Doha and Paris Majors, solidifying their reputation as the hardest team to beat. Coello brings ferocious power to his overhead smashes, intimidating even the best defenders, while Tapia’s control at the net and versatility allow him to read and adapt to any play style. Formed in early 2023, this duo has quickly synced to become a perfect machine, using aggression and tactical play to overwhelm opponents. Their chemistry and ambition are evident in every game, making them a fan favourite and an obstacle that’s almost impossible to overcome for any challengers.
2. Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto
Galán and Chingotto at the Paris Major
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Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto, aka 'Chingalán', joined forces in March of 2024, forming a pair that combines contrasting strengths to make them adaptable in a variety of match situations. Since forming, they went on an absolute tear, winning four straight Premier Padel titles. Galán’s immense presence at the net and incredible court coverage skills pair seamlessly with Chingotto’s agility and defensive abilities, allowing them to counterattack effectively and control long rallies. This team has made steady progress, securing semi-final and final spots in major events, winning the trophy in some of them, like the Mar del Plata P1 and the Rome Major. Galán’s intensity and Chingotto’s calmness under pressure make them one of the most balanced pairs in the world.
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3. Juan Lebrón and Martín Di Nenno
Lebrón and Di Nenno at the Paris Major
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Just like Chingalán, this partnership was formed at the start of the 2024 season, quickly garnering attention for their unique blend of skill and style. Known for his high-risk, high-reward play, Lebrón complements Di Nenno’s steadier, more strategic approach, creating a balance between aggression and consistency. Since joining forces, the pair have maintained the third spot, reaching the latter stages of most tournaments, and winning the Finland P2, showing that they have the potential to become serious title contenders. Lebrón’s fearless and creative shot-making is the perfect match for Di Nenno’s patience and strategic shot placement, promising exciting rallies and bringing a competitive edge in every game they play.
4. Franco Stupaczuk and Miguel Yanguas
Yanguas and Stupaczuk celebrate winning the Newgiza event
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Stupaczuk and Yanguas, who teamed up in July of 2024, have quickly established themselves as a competitive duo, capitalising on their complementary styles. Yanguas’s outstanding defensive and tactical capabilities set up ideal situations for 'Stupa', who can finish points with his signature smash and shots to the fence, always keeping opponents on the defensive. Together, they won the Newgiza P2 and show signs of progress in every new tournament. With a growing understanding of each other’s strengths, they’re primed for further success.
5. Paquito Navarro and Pablo Cardona
Navarro in action at Roland-Garros
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Just like Stupa and Yanguas, Navarro and Cardona started playing together in July of 2024. Combining Navarro’s wealth of experience with Cardona’s speed and explosiveness, this pair have shown considerable potential in the latter half of the 2024 season. Navarro brings a deep understanding of match strategy, often taking the lead in setting up plays, while Cardona’s athleticism allows him to cover the court and execute powerful smashes and aerial shots. Since teaming up, they've shown glimpses of an elite level of padel, moving into the final stages of multiple events. This duo’s combination of veteran insight and youthful drive offers a well-rounded approach that could soon see them challenging the very top pairs.
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Women's pairs
In the Premier Padel women’s competition, the playing level is higher than ever. These exceptional pairs are setting new standards with their skillful shots, surgical precision and aggressive court control. Let’s dive into the standout female duos set to make history in Premier Padel.
1. Ariana Sánchez and Paula Josemaría
Sánchez and Josemaría celebrate a point in Paris
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Sánchez and Josemaría have firmly cemented their dominance in the women’s competition, claiming multiple titles, including the prestigious Doha, Rome and Paris Majors. Known for their aggressive, front-foot style, they control the court with exceptional court coverage and relentless attacking. Their longstanding partnership, one of the most stable on the circuit (they've been together since 2021), gives them an unmatched advantage in terms of synchronisation and strategy. This seamless coordination, combined with a shared hunger for victory, currently makes them the undisputed leaders of the women’s circuit.
2. Gemma Triay and Claudia Fernández
Triay and Fernández celebrate victory in Valladolid
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The partnership of Triay and Fernández, confirmed in February of 2024, has quickly proven to be a masterstroke, as the pair has delivered consistent results and secured final rounds in several key tournaments, winning a few of them, like the Santiago P1, the Bordeaux P2, or the Madrid P1. Triay’s powerful style from the left side of the court pairs perfectly with Fernández’s ice-cold demeanor to defend the toughest shots and exploit the opponents’ weakest spots. Since their getting together, this team has climbed the rankings rapidly by capitalizing on their diverse skill set. Their strategic approach, mixing power with precision, has solidified them as one of the top challengers in the women’s circuit.
3. Bea González and Delfina Brea
González and Brea celebrate their Dubai triumph
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Bea González and Delfina Brea, who previously played together in 2018, reunited at the start of 2023 and turned into a rising force in 2024, capturing numerous titles in the process - like the Sevilla P2 or the Dubai P1 - and positioning themselves as serious contenders in every tournament they enter. Their aggressive net play keeps pressure on opponents, while their baseline shots are remarkably accurate and powerful. Despite González sustaining a couple of injuries that sidelined her for several tournaments, this team’s resilience has enabled them to keep displaying their balanced and complementary style. Even if they're already close to the very top, their close friendship and incredible chemistry on court help them continue to grow in cohesion, suggesting that more titles could be on the horizon.
4. Marta Ortega and Sofía Araújo
Araujo and Ortega celebrate in Valladolid
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Ortega and Araújo’s pairing, established in July of 2024, brings a balanced mix of offensive and defensive play, along with an extremely tough competitive spirit that makes them versatile and fierce opponents who adapt well to any match scenario. Ortega’s defensive prowess and Araújo’s aggressive style have led them to consistently reach semi-finals in major tournaments this season, even winning the Newgiza P2. 'Martita' and 'Sofi' continue to steadily develop a rapport that makes them a formidable team. Their ability to counter and attack, depending on the flow of the game, makes them tough competitors with potential for further growth.
5. Alejandra Salazar and Jessica Castelló
Salazar and Castello battling at Roland-Garros
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Formed in August of 2024, this pairing has shown promising results, reaching the decisive stages of major tournaments and securing several key victories. Salazar’s extensive experience on the circuit, combined with Castelló’s versatility and speed, give them an advantage in tactical play. Since beginning their partnership, they've demonstrated a quick understanding of each other’s games, making them a competitive duo with the potential to upset higher-ranked teams. Their chemistry and strategic mentality, showing a will to fight in long rallies and thrive in high-pressure scenarios, make them a team to watch in upcoming matches.
Where can I watch Premier Padel?
Red Bull TV will broadcast all remaining Premier Padel matches from the quarter-finals of every tournament onwards, which guarantees widespread access to the highest-stakes matches. This partnership is a game-changer, making padel available to a wider audience and ensuring that fans around the world can follow their favourite players and witness the excitement of the best padel in the world.
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