Key Takeaways
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Stupaczuk announces split after London P1 elimination
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Partnership produced only a few semifinals, often quarterfinal exits
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Possible new duo: Stupaczuk with Maxi Arce, Yanguas with Coki Nieto
The official statement
Franco Stupaczuk confirmed the breakup with Mike Yanguas through social media, just hours after another early tournament exit. “Our paths diverge again, Mike Yanguas, after a short stint in 2024 and a similar one in 2026. We’re ending our time playing padel together. I wish you all the best, as always, on your journey. Personally, big changes are coming. I’ll tell you more very soon,” wrote Stupaczuk.
Declining results
The pair began with promise, even reaching a couple of semifinals, but their performances gradually weakened. Quarterfinal exits became the norm, and their on-court chemistry visibly eroded. During their last match in London, they barely exchanged glances on the bench, a clear sign of the disconnect.
Stupaczuk’s turbulent weeks
The Argentine backhand has faced a difficult stretch. He recently explained his absence from the Pretoria P1, citing ongoing health issues. This period of instability added to the pressure on the partnership and accelerated the decision to split.
Future pairings
Attention now turns to what comes next. Stupaczuk is widely expected to join forces with Maxi Arce, a player eager to step up. Yanguas, meanwhile, has fewer options and could return to playing alongside Coki Nieto, who is also struggling with Jon Sanz.
What lies ahead
With the London P1 marking the last event before the summer break, speculation will continue until the Madrid P1, where several new pairings are set to debut. The split between Stupaczuk and Yanguas adds another layer of intrigue to the evolving Premier Padel landscape.
Yanguas and Stupaczuk in London, ranking, and results
LLWLWWLWLW Yanguas and Stupaczuk have achieved a win-loss 29-14 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 5th of August had to surrender to Pereyra (world no.102) and Solano (world no.116) 7-6(5) 4-6 1-6 in the round of 16.
