The Off-Court Podcast

Stupa & Sanz have done it again. They've knocked out Galán and Chingotto for the second week running, and Galán now says the race for No.1 is "very complicated".

Hug breaks down how Stupaczuk & Sanz cracked Chingalán, we ask whether the Golden Boys (three titles in a row) have any real rival left, and we cover 18-year-old Martina Calvo and 20-year-old Claudia Fernández beating Ari & Andrea 6–3 6–0. We finish with the women's Race and a Milan P1 preview.

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00:00 Intro

00:24 Germany P2 in 60 seconds

03:05 Men's final: Golden Boys v Stupa & Sanz

14:12 How Stupa & Sanz cracked Chingalán

29:56 Is it OVER for Chingalán?

44:32 Women's final: Calvo & Fernández 6–3 6–0

54:45 Milan P1 preview

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Are Chingalán in trouble in the Race for World No.1?

Galán & Chingotto suffer a shock quarter-final exit at Rotterdam P2, and Coello & Tapia take full advantage by lifting another title and extending their lead at the top.

We break down what went wrong for Chingalán, a huge tournament from Stupa & Jon Sanz, and whether this could prove to be a pivotal weekend in the race.

We also take a closer look at Yanguas & Coki's tactics against Lebrón & Augsburger — have teams started to find a weakness in Leo's game?

Plus, we turn our attention to the World Cup. Spain have confirmed their squad, Leal & Guerrero miss out, and Gonza Alfonso continues to make a serious case for a place in Argentina's team.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro00:45 We Choose World Cup Pairings for SPAIN!15:13 The Ultimate Padel Holiday? 🇪🇸40:49 Should We Be Worried About Chingalán?54:35 Stupa & Sanz Finally SHOW UP1:01:17 Coello & Tapia — Nothing Can Stop Them1:09:22 Augsburger's Biggest Weakness1:20:01 Quickfire Questions

All that and more on this week's Off-Court Podcast.

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Coello & Tapia are Paris Major champions for the FOURTH year in a row after somehow turning around a final that looked destined for Galán & Chingotto.

Chingalán were 5–3 up in the third set and serving for the title, but once again Coello & Tapia found a way. We break down one of the most brutal finals of the year, Tapia’s incredible performance, Galán’s numbers, the tactical battle between the two pairs and what this result could mean for the race to World No.1.

On the women’s side, Ari Sánchez & Andrea Ustero produced a near-perfect performance to claim their first Major together, while we ask some big questions about what’s going on with Paula Josemaría & Bea González.

Plus, Thomas Leygue makes French padel history at Roland-Garros, we look at which nations could produce the next generation of elite players, and finish with a quickfire round of our hottest takes from Paris.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro & Catch Up02:07 – This French Player Made History07:06 – Future Nations of Padel10:07 – Was This the Most BRUTAL Final This Year?40:01 – Women’s Final47:42 – What’s Going On With Paula Josemaría & Bea González?54:38 – Quickfire Question Round-Up

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Madrid P1 delivered one of the wildest tournaments of the 2026 season.

Coello & Tapia were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Coki Nieto & Mike Yanguas, opening the door for Chingotto & Galán to claim the Madrid title and close the gap in the race for World No.1.

We break down everything that happened in Madrid, from the shock exits across the men’s draw to Chingalán’s title run and whether they can actually dethrone Coello & Tapia before the end of the season.

On the women’s side, Gemma Triay & Delfi Brea continued their dominance, while Paula Josemaría & Bea González produced an incredible comeback from 5-0 down in the deciding set against Claudia Fernández & Martina Calvo.

Plus, we look at the biggest winners and losers from Madrid and say farewell to a legend of the sport.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
03:42 Madrid P1 Overview
05:17 Men’s Final
15:30 Can Chingalán Win the Race?
23:56 Coello & Tapia Knocked Out Early
36:28 Who Else Got Knocked Out in Madrid?
45:48 Women’s Final
54:02 The Craziest Comeback in Premier Padel?!
1:01:25 Farewell to a Legend of Padel
1:03:54 The Biggest Winners & Losers of Madrid P1

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We’re joined by Eloise Tait, a former professional hockey player turned professional padel player, to talk about making the transition between two completely different sporting worlds.

Eloise shares how injury brought her hockey career to an end, the loss of identity that came with stepping away from the sport, and how discovering padel gave her a new competitive challenge to pursue.

We also get into the realities of competing on the padel circuit, finding the right partner, dealing with pressure and what Eloise has learned about the mental side of elite sport from competing at a high level in both hockey and padel.

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We’re joined by Brendan, better known as B Padel, to talk about his journey from professional basketball player to padel addict and content creator.

Brendan shares what it’s been like playing and working with some of the best players in the world, including Mike Yanguas, Alejandra Salazar and Coki Nieto, and how B Padel has grown since launching in 2025.

We also get into Playtomic ratings, why Brendan thinks player levels in the UK have become inflated, and the problem with relying on self-rating in padel.

00:00 Intro

01:12 B Padel's London P1 Experience

05:39 From Pro Basketballer to Padel Addict

12:52 Playing with the Pros

21:25 Is this Playtomic's biggest problem?

25:55 Quickfire questions with B Padel

We’re joined by Louis Jarrold, better known as Padelactico, to talk about his journey from tennis player to competitive padel player and content creator.

Louis has taken his pursuit of a Top 800 world ranking around the world — representing Ireland, competing internationally and training in high-performance environments alongside some of the best players in the game.

We hear what it’s really like to train with Gus Pratto, Arturo Coello’s coach, share the court with top-level players, and experience first-hand just how big the gap is between being a strong competitive player and reaching the professional level.

TIMESTAMPS:

02:27 - Origins of Padelactico

11:41 - Chasing the Top 800 Ranking in Padel

20:48 - Training with the BEST

30:57 - What it takes to become a pro padel player

38:18 - Is training in Spain a MUST?

43:15 - Quick Fire questions with Padelactico

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The first-ever Premier Padel event in South Africa delivered one of the most unpredictable tournaments we've ever seen.

This week on The Off-Court Podcast, we break down whether Pretoria should become a permanent stop on the calendar, debate the high-altitude conditions, and analyse the incredible run of Javi Leal & Fran Guerrero, who knocked out the World No. 1s before coming within touching distance of an unforgettable title.

We also discuss Ale Galán & Fede Chingotto's championship-winning performance, plus the sensational debut of Martina Calvo & Claudia Fernández, who announced themselves as genuine title contenders in their very first tournament together.

If you love tactical analysis, Premier Padel storylines and plenty of hot takes, this episode is for you.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

00:53 – Come Meet Us During the London P1 🇬🇧

02:12 – Premier Padel Lands in South Africa 🇿🇦

04:10 – Were Court Conditions Too Fast in Pretoria?

11:41 – The TRUE Winners of Pretoria P1

15:18 – Leal & Guerrero's Road to the Final

52:14 – Martina Calvo & Claudia Fernández's INSANE Debut

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The Málaga P1 gave us plenty to talk about.

This week on The Off-Court Podcast, we break down another dominant title run from Arturo Coello & Agustín Tapia, who claimed their fifth consecutive Premier Padel title. Is this the best version of Tapia we've ever seen?

We also dive into Juan Lebrón & Leo Augsburger's incredible run to the final after their emotional semi-final victory over Chingotto & Galán. But did that celebration come too soon, and did it have any impact on the final?

On the women's side, Gemma Triay & Delfi Brea edged Bea González & Paula Josemaría in an epic three-hour final. We also discuss Stupa & Yanguas' future as a pair, the latest partnership changes ahead of Pretoria P1, and Drake's investment into padel.

In this episode:

• Are Coello & Tapia at their peak?
 • Did Lebrón celebrate too early?
 • Is it time for Stupa & Yanguas to split?
 • Women's Final review.
 • New partnerships ahead of Pretoria P1.
 • Thoughts on the fast conditions in South Africa.
 • Drake enters the world of padel.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
 01:09 London P1 LIVE Episode Announcement
 02:32 Málaga P1 Recap
 06:54 Are Coello & Tapia at Their Peak?
 16:45 Men's Semi-Finals
 31:42 Semi-Final Stats & Talking Points
 45:19 Stupa & Yanguas... Should They Split?
 53:39 Women's Final Review
 59:39 The New Pairing We've Been Waiting For
 1:06:20 Pretoria P1 Preview
 1:11:20 Drake Enters Padel?!

The Bordeaux P2 gave us one of the most entertaining tournaments of the Premier Padel season.

This week on The Off-Court Podcast, we break down an incredible El Clásico as Coello & Tapia once again found a way to overcome Chingalán in a three-set battle. After pushing the world No.1s all the way, did Chingalán let one slip away?

On the women's side, Icardo & Jensen produced the performance of the tournament, defeating Triay & Brea to claim their first title together. We discuss how they turned the match around after losing the opening set, why Jensen was our MVP, and what this result means heading into the second half of the season.

In this episode, we also discuss:

• Did Chingalán miss their opportunity?• Are Coello & Tapia still the benchmark in Premier Padel?• What's happening with Lebrón & Augsburger?• Paquito & Di Nenno's impressive run to the semi-finals.• Can Icardo & Jensen build on this breakthrough victory?

Let us know what you think:

• Did Chingalán let the match slip away?• Where does this leave the race for World No.1?• Can Icardo & Jensen consistently challenge the top pairs after Bordeaux?

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