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Inside the Italy Major: Key moments from 2026's first Premier Padel Major
Top seeds ruled in Rome as Delfina Brea and Gemma Triay got back to winning ways and claimed the Italy Major title in a week packed with drama and record-breaking matches.
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Premier Padel's 2026 BNL Italy Major concluded in Rome with victories for the top-seeded pairs in both draws. Delfina Brea and Gemma Triay claimed the women’s title, while Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia lifted the men’s trophy after another chapter in their rivalry with Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto. The tournament also produced the longest match in Premier Padel history, with a dramatic and record-breaking four hours and 12 minutes women’s semi-final captivating fans in the Italian capital. With the season’s first Major now complete, attention quickly turns to Valencia for the next stop on the Premier Padel calendar.
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Watch the Italy Major highlights
You can relive the best moments from the Italy Major in Rome, including the tournament’s biggest rallies, standout performances and both championship matches in the official highlights, which are coming soon on Red Bull TV. In the mean time, relive the finals in full
Final – Italy Major
See the two remaining teams battle it out for the top prize at the Italy Major Premier Padel game.
Key takeaways
- Winners: Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia (men), Delfina Brea and Gemma Triay (women)
- Men’s final score: Coello and Tapia beat Galán and Chingotto 7–5, 7–6
- Women’s final score: Brea and Triay defeated Ariana Sánchez and Andrea Ustero 6–1, 7–5
- Big moment: Sánchez and Ustero defeated González and Josemaría in the longest match in Premier Padel history
- Breakout performance: Andrea Ustero impressed throughout the week, reaching the final as the third seed
- Why it matters: The victories strengthen the title credentials of both winning pairs and reshape the FIP Race standings
- Next stop: Valencia P1, June 8-14
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Italy Major results
Brea and Triay ended their trophy drought in Rome
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- Men’s final: Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia defeated Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto 7–5, 7–6. The latest instalment of one of padel’s defining rivalries went the way of Coello and Tapia, who controlled much of the contest and secured victory in straight sets. After taking a tight opening set, they held firm against a late comeback attempt from Galán and Chingotto to claim another Major title.
- Women’s final: Delfina Brea and Gemma Triay defeated Ariana Sánchez and Andrea Ustero 6–1, 7–5. Brea and Triay returned to winning form with a dominant display in Rome. They raced through the opening set before overcoming a stronger challenge in the second to secure their first title since March and successfully defend their Italy Major crown.
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The big highlights
Bea González came out the wrong side of Premier Padel's longest-ever match
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- Landmark win: Coello became the first player in Premier Padel history to win 10 Major titles.
- Return to form: Brea and Triay produced their strongest performance of the season to end a title drought dating back to March.
- Epic upset: Sánchez and Ustero defeated González and Josemaría in a record-breaking semi-final lasting four hours and 12 minutes.
- Fighting spirit: Galán and Chingotto battled through a difficult draw before reaching another major final.
- Table topper: Tapia returned to the top of the FIP Race Ranking following the title-winning run in Rome.
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Players who impressed
At 19, Andrea Ustero showed why she is so highly rated
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Gemma Triay
Triay helped guide Brea to the women’s title with a series of composed performances throughout the week. The victory extended her remarkable career tally to 55 padel titles and reinforced her position among the sport’s most successful players.
Delfina Brea
Brea returned to the top of the podium after a frustrating spell without a title. The success in Rome gives her and Triay valuable momentum heading into a crucial stretch of the season.
Arturo Coello
Coello remained unbeaten in sets throughout the tournament alongside Tapia. His 10th Major title further underlines his status as one of the dominant players of the Premier Padel era after a recent barren spell.
Andrea Ustero
The young Spaniard reached the final after helping to produce one of the most memorable matches in tour history. Her performances in Rome suggest she will be a consistent contender at the highest level moving forward.
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What this means for the Premier Padel season
Coello and Tapia got back to winning ways
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The Italy Major provided an important early-season statement from two of the sport’s strongest partnerships. For Brea and Triay, the title ends a lengthy wait for silverware and creates a valuable cushion in the FIP Race Ranking. Their victory also halted the momentum built up by González and Josemaría during their recent winning streak.
In the men’s draw, Coello and Tapia once again demonstrated why they remain the benchmark partnership on tour. Their ability to overcome Galán and Chingotto in another high-pressure final strengthens their position in the title race and sets up further battles between the top teams throughout the year.
With several Major events still to come, the Rome results have added fresh intrigue to the race for season-ending honours.
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Where to watch full matches and replays
Watch every match from the Italy Major on Red Bull TV, including full replays from the quarter-finals through to the finals.
Watch the semi-finals below, including that epic four-hour match.
Semi-finals – Italy Major
The Italy Major of Premier Padel continues in Rome as the semi-finals play out.
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Up next: Valencia P1
The Premier Padel tour moves directly to Valencia, with the next event on the calendar already underway, giving players little time to recover after an intense week in Rome.
- Event: Valencia P1
- Dates: June 8-14, 2026
- Location: Valencia, Spain
- Why it matters: As a P1 tournament, it offers valuable ranking points and another opportunity for the leading pairs to build momentum in the title race.
'Chingálan' will try to rebuild momentum in Valencia
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