Key Takeaways
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Five different pairs have won titles in 15 tournaments
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Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea lead with five trophies including the Italy Major
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Bea González and Paula Josemaría dominate with six victories, four consecutive
A season full of surprises
Women’s padel has rarely been so unpredictable. Rankings alone no longer guarantee success, as young players and new partnerships have reshaped the competitive landscape. Each tournament has crowned different heroines, leaving the fight for number one wide open heading into the summer break.
Gemma and Delfi reclaim authority
Just when it seemed their dominance might fade, Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea closed the first half of the year with renewed strength. Guided by Seba Nerone and Jorge Martínez, they captured five titles, including the prestigious Italy Major, alongside triumphs in Gijón, Cancún, Pretoria, and Málaga. Their resurgence has restored the aura of an almost unstoppable duo, though even they have faced unexpected defeats and tense finals.
Bea and Paula’s unstoppable run
The Spanish pair of Bea González and Paula Josemaría produced the most impressive streak of the season, winning six tournaments — Miami, NewGiza, Brussels, Asunción, Buenos Aires, and Valladolid. For months they seemed unbeatable, with Bea at peak physical form and Paula reaffirming her dominance. Yet defeats against rising stars like Claudia Fernández-Martina Calvo and Tamara Icardo-Claudia Jensen proved that complacency is no longer an option.
Ari and Andrea show resilience
Despite injuries that forced them to miss events, Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero still managed to shine. They lifted trophies in Riyadh and Valencia, and delivered one of the year’s most memorable matches — a marathon semifinal against Bea and Paula in Rome. When healthy, they have shown the ability to challenge any pair.
New generation breaks barriers
The biggest shocks came from outside the top four. Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen stunned Bordeaux by eliminating three top-ranked pairs en route to their first title. Soon after, Claudia Fernández and Martina Calvo made history in London, defeating Gemma and Delfi in the final. At just 18 years and one month, Calvo became the youngest player ever to win a professional title, while the duo set a record as the youngest pair to triumph.
Nine tournaments to decide the season
The circuit resumes in September with Madrid P1, followed by eight more events and the Premier Padel Finals. Gemma and Delfi aim to consolidate their comeback, Bea and Paula seek to reclaim dominance, Ari and Andrea want redemption, and the new generation has already proven it can rewrite history.
Women’s padel in 2026 has entered one of its most competitive eras, and with nine tournaments left, the excitement is only just beginning.
Sanchez and Ustero in London, ranking, and results
WWWWWWLWWL Sanchez and Ustero have achieved a win-loss 30-11 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 8th of August lost to Triay (world no.1) and Brea (world no.1) 6(4)-7 7-5 3-6 in the semifinal.
