The London Premier Padel P1 has reached its climax, setting the stage for a dramatic finals day that features a repeat of the women’s Pretoria final and the highly anticipated return of the men’s "Clasico." Following a week of intense competition at Olympia London, the tournament has confirmed which elite pairings will battle for the championship titles.
The Women’s and Men’s Finals Matchups
The women’s draw has solidified a rematch of the recent Pretoria P1 final, while the men’s side sees the two dominant forces of the 2026 season finally meeting again. Here are the key takeaways from the semi-final results:
- Fernandez and Calvo’s Consistency: Claudia Fernandez and Martina Calvo have secured their second consecutive final appearance. They defeated Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez in straight sets (6-2, 6-4) over a match lasting one hour and 58 minutes, proving their partnership is rapidly becoming a force to be reckoned with.
- Brea and Triay’s Marathon Victory: Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay reached the final after a grueling three-hour battle against Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero. The match was a rollercoaster, with Brea and Triay overcoming a 1-5 deficit in the first set, losing the second set after holding three match points, and finally clinching the win 7-6, 5-7, 6-3. They are now chasing their third consecutive title.
- The Return of the Men’s "Clasico": After recent tournaments saw other pairings disrupt the status quo, the top two men’s teams—Arturo Coello/Agustin Tapia and Fede Chingotto/Ale Galan—will face off in the final. This matchup is widely considered the most anticipated rivalry in the sport, with the two pairs currently boasting a combined total of 13 titles in 2026.
- Coello and Tapia’s Dominance: The top seeds looked in peak form during their semi-final, dispatching Paquito Navarro and Martin Di Nenno in just 57 minutes with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 scoreline.
- Chingotto and Galan’s Resilience: Known as "Chingalan," the pair navigated a tighter semi-final contest against Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger. They managed to secure the victory in straight sets, winning 7-6, 6-3 to earn their spot in the final showdown.
The finals are scheduled for tomorrow at Olympia London, with the women’s match starting no earlier than 2 p.m. local time, followed by the men’s "Clasico" no earlier than 4 p.m. local time. With Coello and Tapia holding seven titles this year and Chingotto and Galan holding six, the men's final serves as a critical turning point in their 2026 rivalry.
