In 2025, the Gijon trophy was lifted by the young Curro Cabeza and Diego Garcia, marking a breakthrough moment for the pair and setting the stage for future challenges.
Coello and Tapia lead the field
This year, Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia head the entry list, following their opening-season victory in Riyadh. Their consistency and dominance have made them the pair to beat as the competition unfolds.
Tournament structure
A total of 28 pairs will compete in the men’s tournament, with the top four seeds receiving a bye into the round of 16. This format ensures that the highest-ranked teams enter the fray later, adding intensity to the knockout stages.
Opening matches
For Coello and Tapia, the opening match will be against either a qualifying pair or the wild cards Garcia Trabanco and Lamperti. Meanwhile, Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan will face either Gonzalo Rubio and Javi Ruiz or a pair from the qualifiers, promising early excitement.
Potential quarter-final clashes
The draw suggests several high-profile quarter-final matchups:
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Coello/Tapia (1) vs Gonzalez/Di Nenno (7)
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Guerrero/Navarro (5) vs Yanguas/Stupaczuk (3)
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Lebron/Augsburger (4) vs Sanz/Nieto (6), with Coki making his seasonal debut
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Garrido/Bergamini (8) vs Chingotto/Galan (2)
The bracket highlights the depth of talent in the field and the likelihood of dramatic encounters as the tournament progresses.
The men’s competition in Gijon promises a blend of established champions and emerging contenders, ensuring fans will witness both skill and unpredictability on court.
