Padel
Top seeds get their groove back to dominate at Buenos Aires P1
A record-setting tournament in one of the padel world capitals was graced with elite-level play, as the top seeds on both the men's and women's side of the draw threw off their recent poor form.
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Adapting to a slower type of court than the ones they usually thrive on, top seeds Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia, and Ariana Sánchez and Paula Josemaría, both showed they are back to to their best, making sure the final matches at the Premier Padel Buenos Aires P1 tournament went as the seedings suggested they should.
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Illness frustrates Galán as Tapia and Coello get back on track
Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia celebrate
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The world’s top-ranked pair are no stranger to doubts and pressure. Unable to beat unseeded José Antonio Diestro – Juanlu Esbrí in the quarter-finals of the Asunción P2 just a week ago, many were wondering if Coello and Tapia were going through a slump. Well, it didn’t take long for them to prove doubters wrong.
In the final against Navarro – Bergamini, Tapia and Coello showed they were ready to get back to the top. Bergamini and Navarro were contesting their first final as a pair, coming off a win against second-seeded Alejandro Galán – Fede Chingotto, with Galán retiring due to illness.
Tapia and Coello came out of the gate firing on all cylinders. Before their rivals could settle into the match, they had already broken their serve and jumped out to a commanding lead after the first set (6-2).
The top seeds continued to apply relentless pressure on Navarro and Bergamini, defending the positions close to the net and doing what they do best: overwhelming their opponents with their court coverage and firepower. Despite Navarro and Bergamini’s reaction to the top seeds’ 3-0 early lead (they managed to make it 2-3), 'King' Coello and 'Mozart' Tapia used their experience and pace to win the decisive points and rise with the victory (6-2, 6-2).
Coello and Tapia have now won four events this season and overtake second seeds Alejandro Galán – Federico Chingotto (who've won three) in the race for most titles won this season.
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González - Fernández denied as Sánchez - Josemaría make statement
Sanchez and Josemaria are looking to be back to their best
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It's been a rocky season so far for Ariana Sánchez and Paula Josemaría. The top-seeded pair have seen second-seeded Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea posing a serious threat to their throne, with four trophies won so far this season compared to Ari and Paulita’s two prior to this tournament.
The match-up against third seeds Bea González and Claudia Fernández was the first encounter between these two pairs in a final this year. Both teams qualified for the Riyadh P1 final at the start of the season, but González – Fernández withdrew before the match due to injury.
From the very start of the match, Sánchez and Josemaría left no room for doubt, taking advantage of the slow court conditions to wear their opponents down and thrive in long rallies by staying remarkably reliable and consistent.
The top seeds controlled the tempo of the game and astutely countered every alternative that the explosive González and the tactical Fernández tried to introduce. Sánchez and Josemaría built on the momentum earned after the first set to defeat their opponents (6-2, 6-2).
With this win, Sánchez and Josemaría are a step closer to tying their primary challengers, Triay and Brea, for most tournaments won this season (three to four).
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Watch replay: Premier Padel 2025 Buenos Aires P1 final showdown
Final – Buenos Aires
See the two remaining teams battle it out for the top prize at the Buenos Aires Premier Padel P1 tournament.
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Buenos Aires vibrates with unmatched passion for padel
The expectations were tremendously high for the 2025 Buenos Aires P1, an event many players mark on their calendars as a chance to shine in front of their home fans. The Argentinian crowds didn’t disappoint, creating a magical atmosphere for every match and achieving a record-setting attendance of more than 16,000 during the semi-finals.
Players weren’t slowed down by a delay between the quarter-finals and the semi-finals due to technical issues with the court. Fuelled by the passionate and electric crowd, the world's top padel stars once again amazed fans with their skill, creativity, and athleticism.
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Incredible Buenos Aires highlights you might have missed
16-year-old Martina Calvo and team-mate Aranzazu Osoro made history
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During the semi-final match between seventh-seeded Lucas Bergamini – Paquito Navarro and second-seeded Alejandro Galán – Federico Chingotto, Bergamini ended an absolute rollercoaster of a rally in spectacular fashion with this surgical drop shot.
In that same match, Ale Galán and Paquito Navarro showcased their incredible instincts and skill as they traded ridiculous behind-the-back and between-the-legs shots, respectively, before Chingotto ended up missing a backhand volley.
In the women’s semi-final between third-seeded Bea González – Claudia Fernández and second-seeded Gemma Triay – Delfina Brea, Fernández defied the odds by hitting a perfect drop shot that left her rivals unable to react at the back of the court.
In the other semis match between top-seeded Ariana Sánchez – Paula Josemaría and surprise unseeded semi-finalists Martina Calvo – Aranzazu Osoro, 16-year-old Calvo showed her talent with this precise winning shot to the fence. Calvo made history by becoming the second youngest-ever semi-finalist in Premier Padel history.
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Coming up: Italy Major
Premier Padel will rest for a week before returning to Europe for the Italy Major (June 9–15). The Italy Major is one of the most popular and storied events in the calendar, with the iconic Foro Italico in Rome an incomparable venue, a true temple of racket sports.
Players will then enjoy another one-week break and resume action in Spain with the Valladolid P2 (June 23–29).
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