Daily Padel News — October 20, 2026
By Courtsider · October 20, 2026
Coello and Tapia continue their dominance of men's padel, winning the Milano Premier Padel P1 after defeating Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger 4–6, 6–3, 6–2. It was their fourth consecutive tournament victory and 12th title of 2026. Lebrón and Augsburger nevertheless impressed, particularly with their remarkable semifinal comeback against Galán and Chingotto after losing the opening set 6–0. In the women's competition, Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero defeated Bea González and Paula Josemaría 7–6, 6–3. Sánchez reached 58 career titles, equalling the all-time record shared by Gemma Triay and Alejandra Salazar.
The next major event is the Kuwait Major, October 26–31, where Coello and Tapia will aim to extend their winning streak. In the latest men's rankings, Tapia and Coello remain comfortably ahead of Galán and Chingotto, while Lebrón and Augsburger have climbed following their strong performances. Meanwhile, Galán has dismissed speculation about splitting with Chingotto, reaffirming their partnership.
Off the court, October 20 has officially been recognized as World Padel Day, with the International Padel Federation renewing its campaign for Olympic inclusion at Brisbane 2032. The federation has also introduced stricter disciplinary regulations, including a prohibition on paying players to become partners in competition. These changes could affect how professional partnerships are formed.