Key Takeaways
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Franco Stupaczuk confirms end of partnership with Mike Yanguas after London elimination
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Maxi Arce emerges as leading candidate to join Stupa, recalling strong 2025 performances
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Aimar Goñi and Coki Nieto considered for Yanguas, though no official decision yet
The announcement
Franco Stupaczuk has formally ended his second stint alongside Mike Yanguas, making the announcement shortly after their elimination in London. The Argentine player used his social media to deliver a concise but clear message. “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,” Stupaczuk wrote.
Declining results
The decision follows a series of underwhelming performances. While the pair managed to reach a few semifinals early on, their cohesion steadily declined. By the time of their London exit, they were struggling to maintain consistency, often bowing out in quarterfinals. Observers noted the lack of connection on court, with each player seemingly pulling in different directions.
Stupaczuk’s next move
Attention now turns to Stupaczuk’s future. The prevailing opinion is that he will team up with Maxi Arce, a player who impressed in 2025 and has long been seen as ready for bigger challenges. This potential pairing has generated excitement, as many believe it could restore Stupa’s competitive edge.
Yanguas’ options
For Mike Yanguas, the situation is less clear. Names such as Aimar Goñi and Coki Nieto have surfaced as possible partners, though nothing has been confirmed. Nieto himself is enduring a difficult period with Jon Sanz, which could open the door for a reunion with Yanguas. However, the market of available partners remains limited, and speculation continues.
With the London P1 marking the final tournament before the summer break, many players are already preparing for new partnerships to debut at the Madrid P1. The split between Stupaczuk and Yanguas adds another layer of intrigue to what promises to be a reshuffled competitive 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 lost to Pereyra (world no.102) and Solano (world no.116) 7-6(5) 4-6 1-6 in the round of 16.
