Underdogs Rise, Champs Repeat: Asunción’s Wild Finals + Buenos Aires Draw Drops!

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The last week in padel? Absolute chaos—in the very best sense. First-time finalists. Historic upsets. Finals streaming everywhere. And, yes, the best way to keep your grip when your hands turn into Niagara Falls. Dig in for all the drama, tips, and takes you won’t get anywhere else.

🎾 1 big thing: Next-gen padel rewrites the script in Asunción

Remember the names: Bea González and Claudia Fernández. These two just became the youngest pair to win a Premier Padel title—average age, 21. In a final that had everything (tiebreaks, comebacks, nerves), they toppled Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay 7-6, 3-6, 6-2 and stormed their way into the record books.

But this wasn’t a fluke. They didn’t just sneak by—they beat the world No. 1 and No. 2 pairs, then owned the third set of the final. Padel’s new era? It’s here, and it’s Spanish, fast, and fearless.

• 📌 Why it matters: Youth isn’t just the future—it’s the now.

• 🏆 Stat you need: First Premier Padel title for both, and the youngest duo ever to do it.

• 💬 Mood in the locker room: Fernández: “We were unstoppable.” Read more at El Neverazo

⚡ Quick Hits

• 🔥 Galán & Chingotto go three-for-’25 — Revenge is sweet: after Cardona/Augsburger handed them their only loss this year, Chingalan snapped back to clinch their third title of the season in Paraguay. via elneverazo

• 🎉 Augsburger & Cardona’s Cinderella run — From giant-killers to first-time finalists, these two young guns are suddenly must-watch TV. via AnalistasPadel

• 🎥 Finals, wherever you are — Didn’t catch the Asunción finals? No excuse. RedBull TV, ESPN, Movistar, YouTube… padel is officially everywhere. via elneverazo

• 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires Premier Padel P1 draw is out — Top seeds get a bye, but the early rounds are loaded: Ortega/Alonso vs Calvo/Osoro, anyone? via elneverazo

• 🎾 Qualifiers hustle for a shot in BA — 32 men’s and 16 women’s pairs, fighting for four main draw spots apiece. Free entry, limited seats, zero chill. via elneverazo

• 🌎 Padel invades Chicagoland — Alma Padel opens in Glenview, and locals are loving the social, doubles-only chaos. via WGN-TV

🧠 Insight Corner

• 💪 Ready for the best workout you’re not doing? Padel is blowing up in the US, and coach Diego Valderrama says it’s the “full-body, no-boredom” training men will love in 2025. Spoiler: You’ll forget you’re working out. The Manual

• 👟 Heavy players, happy feet — The padel shoe debate rages on. Top tip: Don’t just buy for the brand (Asics, Babolat, Bullpadel all shine); try before you buy, especially if you want plush cushioning. Foro Padel Star

• 🦶 Plantar fasciitis? Don’t suffer. Look for arch support, GEL tech, and room for your orthotics. Your feet will thank you—and your game will, too. Foro Padel Star

• 🏓 Upgrade your weapon — Want more control without losing all your power? Forum wisdom favors the Babolat Counter Veron, but the Adidas Metalbone’s customizable weight system is turning heads. Foro Padel Star

• 🏥 Back from injury? If you’ve had hernia surgery, give it 4–6 weeks (minimum!) before you hit the court. Listen to your doctor, not your FOMO. Foro Padel Star

📣 Community Buzz

• 🗣️ El BAR del pádel — The most gloriously unpredictable padel forum on the planet. Gear, rules, wild tournament predictions, and the eternal question: “What do I do with my old balls?” (Recycle, please.) Foro Padel Star

• 🧤 Sweaty hands ruining your game? Forum consensus: Touch the sand, swap out your overgrip, and keep a towel handy. No more slip-ups, literally. Foro Padel Star

• 🌱 Can you make padel greener? Yes, and it starts with this 3-minute survey on ball recycling. Lend your voice and help the sport clean up its act. Foro Padel Star

• 🚨 Rule check: Can I hit the ball in my opponent’s court? Usually, no. Unless it’s a wild bounce back from a monster smash. Know the exceptions, or lose the point. Foro Padel Star

• 🎟️ WPT Barcelona tickets up for grabs — If you want in on the December showdown, the forum’s got last-minute deals. Sector 106, anyone? Foro Padel Star

Signing off:
If Galán & Chingotto keep this up, we’ll have a real debate about who owns 2025. Meanwhile, if you’re still losing more matches than you win—maybe don’t blame the racket. Or do, but send me your best excuse.

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