Tapia moves ahead in the battle for titles after triumph in Paris rading with Galan

Key Takeaways

  • Agustín Tapia moved to 62 career titles across Premier Padel, WPT and PPT following his Paris Major win, extending his advantage over Ale Galán to two trophies.
  • Reflecting on their championship run in the French capital, Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia said: “It was a match that came from heart and desire more than from padel.”
  • Alejandra Salazar and Gemma Triay remain tied atop the active women’s leaderboard with 58 titles, while Ari Sánchez sits just two behind on 56.

Tapia extends his lead over Galán following Paris Major success

The race to finish with the most titles among active professional padel players has taken another twist following the Paris Major. Updated statistics combining results across Premier Padel, World Padel Tour, and Padel Pro Tour events show Agustín Tapia edging further in front of his primary rival, Ale Galán.

Tapia now holds 62 titles following his victory in the French capital, while Galán sits on 60. Reflecting on the physical and mental intensity required to secure the crown at Roland Garros alongside Arturo Coello, the pair noted: “It was a match that came from heart and desire more than from padel.” Coello currently occupies third place among active competitors with 55 trophies.

Top 10 active men’s titleholders

Further down the men’s list, experienced Argentinian star Sanyo Gutiérrez ranks fourth with 42 career titles, narrowly leading Juan Lebrón, who sits on 41 trophies. Below them, Paquito Navarro holds sixth position with 26 titles, followed by Fede Chingotto and Maxi Sánchez, who are level on 22 each.

Position Player Titles
1 Agustín Tapia 62
2 Alejandro Galán 60
3 Arturo Coello 55
4 Sanyo Gutiérrez 42
5 Juan Lebrón 41
6 Paquito Navarro 26
7 Fede Chingotto 22
7 Maxi Sánchez 22
9 Franco Stupaczuk 19
10 Martín Di Nenno 15

Salazar and Triay remain tied at the summit in women’s padel

In the women’s category, Alejandra Salazar and Gemma Triay maintain their joint leadership at the top of the active leaderboard with 58 titles each. Triay matched Salazar’s haul with a tournament victory in Madrid, but a semifinal exit in Paris against Calvo and Fernández prevented her from claiming the sole lead.

Ari Sánchez is rapidly narrowing the distance to the leaders. Following her latest triumph in Paris, the Catalan player reached 56 titles, sitting just two behind the leading duo. Paula Josemaría follows in fourth position with 52 trophies, while Delfi Brea and Bea González occupy fifth and sixth spots with 30 and 28 titles, respectively.

Position Player Titles
1 Alejandra Salazar 58
1 Gemma Triay 58
2 Ari Sánchez 56
4 Paula Josemaría 52
5 Delfi Brea 30
6 Bea González 28
7 Marta Ortega 16
8 Claudia Fernández 13
9 Lucía Sainz 12
9 Patty Llaguno 12

The all-time historical leaderboard

When taking retired legends into account, Fernando Belasteguín leads the men’s historical record with an unprecedented 162 titles across the major circuits, followed by Juan Martín Díaz with 116. Pablo Lima ranks third overall with 66 trophies, putting Tapia and Galán within sight of his mark as their careers progress.

Position Player Total Titles
1 Fernando Belasteguín 162
2 Juan Martín Díaz 116
3 Pablo Lima 66
4 Agustín Tapia 62
4 Ale Galán 60
6 Arturo Coello 55
7 Sanyo Gutiérrez 42
8 Juan Lebrón 41
9 Paquito Navarro 26
10 Juani Mieres 22
10 Fede Chingotto 22
10 Maxi Sánchez 22

In the women’s all-time historical ranking, Salazar and Triay share the top spot ahead of active chasers Sánchez and Josemaría, as well as retired trailblazers like Iciar Montes and Carolina Navarro.

Position Player Total Titles
1 Ale Salazar 58
1 Gemma Triay 58
2 Ari Sánchez 56
3 Paula Josemaría 52
4 Iciar Montes 36
5 Carolina Navarro 34
6 Majo Sánchez Alayeto 32
6 Mapi Sánchez Alayeto 32
7 Delfi Brea 30
8 Bea González 28
9 Neki Berwig 26

Tapia and Coello in Paris, ranking, and results

Tapia and Coello have achieved a win-loss 62-7 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 13th of September when they conquered the Paris Major 2026 after defeating Galan (world no.3) and Chingotto (world no.3) 6-3 4-6 7-6(1) in the final.

Galan and Chingotto in Paris, ranking, and results

Galan and Chingotto have achieved a win-loss 64-10 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 13th of September surrendered to Tapia (world no.1) and Coello (world no.1) 3-6 6-4 6(1)-7 in the final.