“Thank you so much to the Milan crowd. Winning here is a great feeling”, said Coello. “It was a very difficult match, especially because Leo and Juan played better than us in the first set. We had only one way to win: keep playing, and that’s what we did”. Tapia added: “An incredible week in a beautiful city. We ran, we fought, we gave everything we had in the third set of our third final in three weeks, and we did it. We’re delighted with this title; now it’s time to get some rest”.

The moral of the story is that to beat giants, you cannot afford to make mistakes. Or, at least, you cannot make them at decisive moments. Coello and Tapia are giants partly because, from that point onwards, they managed to take control of the match and turn it in their favour. And if Augsburger’s error was not enough, Tapia produced a moment of magic from outside the court, recovering an X3 and creating the opportunity for another break in the opening game of the third set. Lebron and Augsburger could no longer match the pace set by Coello and Tapia, who may give their opponents one opening, but never two.

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For the first time, alongside the trophy shaped like Milan’s Duomo, the champions also received a commemorative ring inspired by the NBA. “This was a really nice new addition,” Sanchez said. “We’re happy to be the first ones to wear it.” Ustero was equally delighted: “The first thing we’ll do with this prize? Take lots and lots of pictures.”

Ari nodded with a smile. Sanchez has once again confirmed her special connection with Milan: in 2025, she won the tournament alongside Josemaria. For Ustero, meanwhile, this marks her first Premier Padel title on Italian soil. “I think that, towards the end of the first set, I was the one who really needed to react and change something. I had come onto the court feeling very tense, and I wasn’t particularly comfortable with my shots,” Andrea explained. “Ángel was telling us to focus more on tactics and, in my case, on my footwork. I think that was the key to turning things around. We continued with the same approach in the second set, and things went really well.”

For the champions, the joy of winning comes with another important achievement: holding on to second place in the Race, keeping their opponents in the final at bay. This year, Ustero and Sanchez have won five titles, three of them in their last four tournaments. The Milan P1 adds to their triumphs at the Paris Major, the Valencia and Riyadh P1s, and the recent Rotterdam P2. Their dream is to finish the season at the top of the rankings. “Andrea is very good at maths,” Sanchez joked. “Seriously, we’ll keep saying what we’ve always said. We’re in second place, which means we can still aim higher. But I think we need to keep following the same path, without thinking too much about the rankings. We have to focus on our game, improving every day and taking each tournament one at a time. As I always say in interviews, our job is to keep making small steps forward, day after day and tournament after tournament, without ever letting our guard down.”

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• Marco Gamberale, CEO of NSA Group, the tournament organiser: “The figures reflect the quality of the on-court action and the organisational experience behind the event. But the Allianz Cloud audience has also grown in its understanding of padel as a sport: today’s spectators know the players and the game well and experience the action on a deeper level.”

• The event generated a strong impact across social media and the press: content published on the tournament’s key websites reached 186 countries (+19.2%); social media impressions totalled 53.1 million (+25%); and almost 1,000 media items had been published across television, radio, websites, newspapers and news agencies by finals day.

World-class padel on court, fans in the stands and the Allianz Cloud once again at the heart of the action. The fifth edition of the Oysho Milano Premier Padel P1 brought a full week of padel to Milan, showcasing the world’s best players and attracting an ever-growing audience. From the matches themselves to opportunities to meet the stars, as well as entertainment and shopping in the tournament area, the event offered an experience that extended beyond the court.

The 2026 edition’s results are first and foremost reflected in record ticketing figures: 38,794 spectators attended the Allianz Cloud over the course of the week, up 9.3% on the 35,473 recorded in 2025 and 43.6% on the inaugural edition in 2022. The figures highlight the evolution of an event that, in just five years, has become a fixture on the international padel calendar and in Milan’s sporting landscape. The strong attendance trend was also maintained throughout the week. Attracting spectators from the early stages of the tournament is one of the most significant indicators of the event’s growth, beyond the peaks reached during the semi-finals and finals at the weekend.

“The figures reflect the quality of the action and NSA Group’s organisational experience, but it is also worth highlighting how the Allianz Cloud audience has grown in its understanding of padel as a sport”, explains tournament organiser Marco Gamberale, CEO of NSA Group. “Four years ago, when we made our debut in Milan with the Oysho Premier Padel P1, the audience was a mix of curious newcomers and fans of the sport. Today, people who come to watch the tournament play padel themselves, know all about the players and experience the action on a deeper level thanks to their technical understanding of the game. Milan, after all, is a city where padel has become firmly established, and this is essential to improving every aspect of the tournament year after year”.

ALLIANZ VIP In 2026, the direct connection between spectators and the stars of the circuit was once again one of the defining features of the Oysho Milano Premier Padel P1. Player meet-and-greets, autograph sessions, photographs and activities for fans complemented the on-court action, bringing supporters closer to their idols and strengthening the bond between the tournament and its audience.

This connection was also fostered through the tournament’s app and official website – the first Premier Padel Tour event to introduce both platforms – which NSA Group, the tournament promoter, used to provide a comprehensive flow of information about every aspect of the Oysho Milano Premier Padel P1, including live coverage of the matches.

The event also engaged younger generations, for whom watching the stars compete in person offers an opportunity to get to know the leading figures in international padel. Sponsor activations and dedicated entertainment and shopping areas further contributed to the atmosphere around the Allianz Cloud throughout the week.

Among the personalities attending the Allianz Cloud were Luigi Carraro, president of the International Padel Federation, and Nasser Al Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain and chairman of Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the investment fund that owns Premier Padel. Martina Riva, Milan’s Councillor for Sport and Tourism, was also in attendance. Numerous prominent sports figures were present, including Manuel Akanji, Nicolò Barella, Assane Diao, Serginho, Fabio Fognini and former NFL star Tre Boston. They were joined by Andrea Barzagli, Claudio Marchisio, Dario Marcolin, German Denis, Cristian Brocchi, Nic Amoruso, Demetrio Albertini, Esteban Cambiasso, Simon Kjaer, Paolo Zanetti, Fabio Borini, former PSG player Layvin Kurzawa, Alessandro Budel and Toma Basic. Their presence highlights the tournament’s appeal beyond the audience directly involved in padel.

SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE AND PRESS The impact of the Oysho Milano Premier Padel P1 is also reflected in its media coverage and digital engagement. The 2026 edition has attracted extensive media attention: almost 1,000 items had been published across television, radio, print, websites and news agencies in the hours leading up to Sunday’s finals. The total is projected to exceed 1,200 by the end of the tournament, confirming the attention it has received from both Italian and international media.

The tournament also recorded impressive website and social media figures. The tournament’s key websites – www.milanopremierpadel.com and www.padelfip.com – registered 1,467,094 page views, up 20.1% on last year. Content reached 186 countries (+19.2%), while the sites recorded 164,864 unique users (+21%).

Social media impressions rose from 42.49 million last year to 53.1 million in 2026, an increase of 25%. The figures demonstrate the scale of an event that combines sporting competition, audience engagement and media visibility, further strengthening the connection between Milan and international padel.

OYSHO MILANO PREMIER PADEL P1 2026: KEY FIGURES

38,794 spectators, up 9.3% on 2025 and 43.6% on the inaugural edition in 2022.
214 players competed across qualifying and the main draw.
164,864 unique users across www.padelfip.com and www.milanopremierpadel.com, up 21% on 2025.
1,467,094 page views, up 20.1% on last year.
186 countries reached, compared with 156 in 2025 (+19.2%).
53,122,000 social media impressions, compared with 42,490,000 in 2025 (+25%).
Almost 1,000 media items across newspapers, websites, news agencies, television and radio, as of finals day.

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For Augsburger, tomorrow’s match will be his first final at the Milan P1 tournament. As part of his development, a victory of this kind represents a valuable learning experience. “As Juan said, after that 6–0 set, we managed to respond by showing great team spirit, courage and confidence,” Leo explained. “We stopped doubting ourselves and started playing for real, bringing out our best padel. We knew that, after winning the first set, our opponents would have a lot of confidence. Fortunately, we managed to get back on track, recover and win the match. We’re very happy to be in another final, an objective we’ve been pursuing for a long time.”

This season, Lebron and Augsburger have been the only pair, apart from the ‘Chingalan’ duo and the world’s number one team, to win a title. At the P2 tournament (Bruxelles), they had beaten Coello and Tapia themselves in the final. “Tomorrow, we’re facing a difficult challenge,” El Lobo said. “We have to keep going down this path.” When asked who they dedicate their semifinal victory to, both players were clear: “This result belongs to our team, our family and our friends. We’re delighted to share our time with them. They are an essential part of our lives and give us the positive energy we need to perform at our best in every situation.”

L'articolo Lebron and Augsburger stage a spectacular comeback in Milan. El Lobo: “They were incredible, we were impressive” proviene da OYSHO Milano Premier Padel P1.

Their hard work was certainly on display during a rally lasting more than two minutes: the second match point in the second-set tie-break that gave Paula and Bea a 6-2 7-6 victory over Claudia Fernandez and Martina Calvo after one hour and 43 minutes. It was an incredible battle, brought to an end by Paula with a smash. “I was hoping she would finish it”, admitted Gonzalez, who will play the 50th final of her career. “Martina kept firing balls at me. I could feel the pressure, but I did everything I could to hold on, and then Paula took care of it. I have to thank her”.

While Josemaria is the defending champion, Bea holds a record of her own: she is the only player to have reached the final in all four editions of the tournament. She won in 2023 with Delfi Brea, was forced to leave the court in tears through injury in 2024, again alongside Delfi, and last year lost the final with Claudia Fernandez against Paula and Ari. “I have a special connection with this tournament and this city”, she explained. “People here live and breathe padel. I love this tournament; things have always gone very well for me here, and the court suits my game. I hope it brings me another moment of joy”.

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Coello and Tapia have reached their fourth consecutive final, and their third in a row in Milan, thanks in part to their impressive serving statistics. “The impact of the first serve in a match depends a lot on the speed of the court. The central court was slow yesterday, but today, with so many people in attendance and the higher temperature, it became faster.” The world number ones are facing a packed schedule, but breaks between tournaments provide an opportunity to improve their game. “I make the most of the weeks without tournaments to work hard. I need to make more improvements than Arturo does. His game is much more defined than mine.” Tapia then went on to discuss the importance of the mental approach to matches: “Matches are won through many different moments, including the warm-up. We always try to be at our best at every stage. Warming up properly isn’t about intimidating our opponents, but about getting ourselves fired up. Now we need to prepare for the next challenges. Tomorrow, we’ll play in our third consecutive final. I’m very happy to have adapted to every type of court, from fast to slow surfaces. I’m pleased with the work we’ve done as a team.”

“I really enjoy playing in Milan,” Arturo explained. “I love walking around the city centre. Agustin and I have explored the city together. Our match times have allowed us to do some sightseeing.” The world number ones are enjoying yet another dream season: they have won 11 titles, including the two Major tournaments held in Rome and Paris. Coello and Tapia will take to the court for the final at the Allianz Cloud. Whoever faces them will have to overcome a partnership that is almost unbeatable in finals: since June, they have won all nine finals they have contested. Furthermore, their record in Milan is already impressive. They won this P1 title in 2024, defeating Ale Galan and Fede Chingotto in the final. Now, padel fans have just one more day to wait before enjoying the grand finale of the Milan P1, featuring two of the sport’s biggest stars.

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Play will get underway at 3 pm with the women’s final, followed by the men’s final not before 5 pm. However, the gates at the Allianz will open as early as 1 pm, allowing fans to soak up the atmosphere, enjoy entertainment and shopping opportunities, and take their seats ahead of the show featuring the world’s best players.

ROLL OF HONOUR While we wait to discover the new champions, here are the pairs that have lifted the trophy in the first four editions of the Oysho Milano Premier Padel P1:

2022: Ale Galan/Juan Lebron
2023: Ale Galan/Juan Lebron – Bea Gonzalez/Delfi Brea
2024: Agustin Tapia/Arturo Coello – Gemma Triay/Claudia Fernandez
2025: Ale Galan/Fede Chingotto – Ari Sanchez/Paula Josemaria

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 “I think Andrea has grown particularly in her ability to adapt to different playing conditions, different courts and the various situations that arise during a match,” Sanchez explained. “She has learned to make better shot selections, to be more consistent and disciplined in her work. That’s what allows us to reach another final today.” Ustero is equally aware of how far she has come. “She has made me understand how much work it takes to reach the level we’re at and to beat pairs of this calibre. Padel is becoming increasingly competitive, and you have to work incredibly hard because the demands are so high. Ari has also taught me a great deal about sacrifice,” she continued. “That has always been one of the hardest aspects for me, but I’m learning to appreciate it and recognise how essential it is to get this far.” The partnership is having an equally positive impact on Sanchez, who is also adapting her own game. “I’m fully aware that, as a player, I have to keep reinventing myself to adapt to the padel of today. It’s faster and more physical, with greater power and shorter rallies. It’s something I’ve been working on for a long time. In training, I play more freely and aggressively; what I was missing was the ability to take a few more risks in matches and play with greater freedom. Today, I managed to do that perfectly.” That newfound confidence could prove invaluable tomorrow, as the pair chase their fifth title of the season and valuable points in the Race to the end-of-year Finals. “We’re enjoying this moment, but another extremely tough final is certainly waiting for us. The priority now is to rest and recover our energy,” Sanchez concluded.

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And that is not all. Tre Boston is also making substantial investments in the development of clubs in partnership with several companies. He arrived in Milan specifically to follow the decisive stages of the Oysho Milano Premier Padel P1, having been invited by promoter Marco Gamberale, CEO of Nsa Group. Their friendship began in Miami, where Gamberale has organised the American leg of the Premier Padel tour for the past two years. “The organisation of their tournaments is flawless; they are a model to follow. The atmosphere here is incredible. My favourite player? I really like Ale Galan, but I don’t want to slight my other friends on the tour, so I’ll say they are all so strong that it’s difficult to choose. Sanyo, Tapia, Lebron — there is no shortage of options. I’m not the one saying it; the court speaks for itself, as in this quarter-final between Lebron-Augsburger and Garrido-De Pascual.”

Shortly afterwards, Juan Lebron emerges from the players’ tunnel. They shake hands and share a warm embrace. Juan, as courteous as ever, has just secured his place in the semi-finals and takes a moment to explain himself to Tre: “Sorry I only had time for a quick hello earlier, but I was completely focused on the match. Now, though, we have all the time we need for a hug.” Greetings, pleasantries and more than one sign of a friendship that has blossomed through their shared love of the racket sport. As they part ways, Lebron starts a chant that has evidently followed Tre Boston onto the American football field: “Tre, Tre, Tre!” before heading into the press conference room.

L'articolo Tre Boston, ex Carolina Panthers NFL star at Allianz Cloud: “Incredible atmosphere”. And a warm embrace with Lebron proviene da OYSHO Milano Premier Padel P1.

In the other match, which brought the fifth day’s programme to a close, Lebron and Augsburger defeated Javi Garrido and Juani De Pascual (7-6, 6-3). After a closely contested first set, the third seeds dominated the tie-break. In the second set, Lebron and Augsburger controlled the game without facing any major difficulties. “I am very pleased with the victory. It was a really tough match. We have to try to maintain a high level, as we did today, throughout the tournament. We are working to improve in every aspect,” said Lebron. Augsburger also commented on the result: “I would like to congratulate our opponents, Juani De Pascual and Javi Garrido. They showed a very high level throughout the week. It was not easy, as they managed every moment of the match and put us under pressure.” Asked how he would prepare for tomorrow’s match, Lebron joked: “We will sleep, wake up, eat and then go out on court.”

The two pairs have already faced each other six times this season, always in the semi-finals. The head-to-head record favours the Chingalan pair, who lead 4-2 thanks to victories at the Rome Major and the London, Valencia and Buenos Aires P1 tournaments. Lebron and Augsburger, meanwhile, won at the Malaga P1 and Brussels P2. Padel fans now need only wait for the final match on Saturday at the Allianz Cloud to see another encounter between two of the sport’s leading players.

L'articolo Another semi-final showdown: Lebron vs Galan for a place in the final. Ale: “A Week of Emotions” proviene da OYSHO Milano Premier Padel P1.