The Off-Court Podcast

The Bordeaux P2 gave us one of the most entertaining tournaments of the Premier Padel season. This week on The Off-Court Podcast, we break down an incredible El Clásico as Coello & Tapia once again found a way to overcome Chingalán in a three-set battle. After pushing the world No.1s all the way, did Chingalán let one slip away? On the women's side, Icardo & Jensen produced the perfor...

Things got VERY spicy in Valencia...  This week we break down one of the most dramatic tournaments of the Premier Padel season so far. Juan Lebrón and Alejandro Galán's rivalry reached a new level following a fiery semi-final clash, whilst Coello & Tapia somehow pulled off an unbelievable comeback against Chingalán in one of the wildest El Clásicos we've ever seen. We also discuss An...

The Rome Major delivered on every front. This week we discuss Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia's statement victory in Rome, the race for World No.1 heating up with just 10 points separating the top two men's pairs, and Premier Padel history being made with the longest match ever played on tour. We also break down Momo González and Lucas Campagnolo's dream debut tournament, an incredi...

Chingalán make a HUGE statement in Buenos Aires. In this episode, we break down Alejandro Galán & Fede Chingotto’s dominant run to the Buenos Aires P1 title, including a brutal performance against Coello & Tapia in the final and a complete demolition of Lebrón & Augsburger in the semi-finals. We dive into how the slow conditions in Argentina completely shifted the tactical battle, why...

Brussels P2 gave us another huge weekend in the 2026 Premier Padel season, and the pressure at the top is starting to build. Chingalan continue their charge in the race with another big tournament, while Coello & Tapia respond after Brussels and look back to their clinical best. But are the gaps between the top pairs starting to close? We also break down the rise of the new partnerships making...

Brussels P2 delivered one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 Premier Padel season. Lebrón & Augsburger take down Coello & Tapia in a huge comeback final, raising a big question... was this a one-off, or are we seeing a real shift at the top? We break down the final, the mental battle in Leburger vs Chingalan, and whether the No.1s are starting to look vulnerable. Plus, the match of the tour...

Cancun P2 had no right being this chaotic… From early round shocks to Chingalán getting knocked out, this tournament felt wide open from the start. But the real story was the final where Lebrón and Augsburger pushed Coello and Tapia all the way in one of the closest matches we’ve seen this season. We break down everything: • Early upsets (Coki Sanz, Momo/Di Nenno out early) • Coello & Tapia be...

This week we’re breaking down Gijón P2 . On the men’s side, Chingalán take the title after beating Coello & Tapia , with another huge performance from Fede Chingotto in the final. On the women’s side, Sánchez & Ustero reach another final , but fall short again in the second tournament of the season. It’s starting to feel like the race on the women’s side of the tour is getting tighter and...

The 2026 Premier Padel season is officially underway, and the Saudi P1 delivered drama from the very first tournament of the year. In this episode, we break down the biggest storylines from Riyadh — from Coello and Tapia proving the Golden Boys are still the team to beat, to a huge breakout moment for Andrea Ustero and Ari Sánchez as they take down the No.1s to claim the title. We also dive into t...

We’re only a few weeks away from the start of the Premier Padel season, and the Hexagon Cup gives us a chance to quench the thirst with one of the most unique tournaments on the calendar. From celebrity-owned teams and unusual pairings to a big-money final, this year’s event delivered plenty of storylines. In this episode, we break down the overall vibe of the tournament, the teams that impressed,...

This preseason, we’re ranking the top men’s and women’s Premier Padel teams for 2026. No stats overload — just bold predictions, chemistry talk, and pure gut feeling. Who are we backing to dominate the season… and who might not click at all? Special Thank you to Don Valentino Studio for the artwork in the Off-Court Studio! Don Valentino's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donvalentinostudi...

In this episode of The Off-Court Podcast, we’re joined by Dhanielly “Dhany” Quevedo — Top 10 U.S. padel athlete and founder of Elite Sports Management — to break down what the future of padel in the United States really looks like. We dive into Dhany’s journey from elite junior tennis to competing at the top of U.S. padel, why Miami has emerged as a major hub for the sport, and how padel is trying...

The Premier Padel season comes to an end in Barcelona, finishing with one of the best finals we’ve seen all year. In this episode, we break down the 2025 Barcelona Finals , from Coello & Tapia’s dominant run to another unforgettable El Clásico against Galán & Chingotto — a match decided by millimetres, pressure moments, unforced errors, and one crucial break point. We also cover key matchu...

We’re back for Episode 28 — and it’s officially the one-year anniversary of The Off-Court Podcast. Thank you to everyone who’s been with us from day one. We can’t believe we’ve spent a full year talking padel every week, and somehow the sport keeps giving us even more to get into. This week, we break down the Mexico Major — the final Major of the season and one of the standout tournaments of the y...

We’re taking you inside the Dubai P1 Premier Padel event — the atmosphere in the stands, the energy around the courts, and the moments you’d never catch on the broadcast. This episode is all about the live experience: how fast the top players really are, how the vibe shifts during the big points, and what Premier Padel actually feels like when you’re there in person. With Off-Court out in the stan...

We sit down with Nathan Young , who’s about to attempt a Guinness World Record — playing 41 hours of continuous padel to raise awareness and funds for the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) . Nathan shares his incredible story, from growing up with partial sight to finding purpose through padel and preparing for this record-breaking challenge. Then, we break down all the action from the FIP World...

We’re back with all the chaos from New Giza — early exits, surprise finalists, and that huge run from Paquito & Jon Sanz. But the big headline? Juan Lebrón has a new partner for the Mexico Major — Leo Augsburger. Can this unlikely duo actually work, or is it another short-term experiment?  Plus, we look ahead to the World Padel Championships, where national teams are battling for pride, 2000 r...

After a few weeks away, we’re back — and the padel world didn’t wait for us.   In this catch-up episode, we unpack everything from Germany P2, Rotterdam P1, and Milan P1, including Lebrón’s furious meltdown, Chingotto & Galán’s dominance, and the latest shake-ups in the race to the Barcelona Finals. Conner also shares his shock over how expensive padel is in New York and we debate whether Prem...

The Paris Major 2025 delivered drama, chaos, and unforgettable padel. From Cotapia’s brilliance to the shocking Stupa & Lebron meltdown, this tournament had it all. We break down the women’s and men’s finals, the semifinals, Di Nenno/Augsburger’s early exit, the fall of Sánchez & Josemaría, plus the latest new pairings shaking up the circuit. Timestamps - 0:00 - Intro & Special Message...

History was made in Madrid! 🇪🇸 The Off-Court boys break down an unforgettable Premier Padel P1 where Martín Di Nenno & Leo Augsburger shocked the padel world — becoming the first team ever to defeat the Top 3 seeds in one tournament. In this episode we cover: ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & Catch-Up 2:57 – Di Nenno & Augsburger’s Rampage Begins 7:30 – Quarter-Final Shock: DiBurger vs Galán...

Premier Padel Tarragona P1 2025 Recap – Off-Court Podcast Ep. 21 The Tarragona P1 brought major drama, shocking results, and serious shifts at the top of the padel world rankings. In this episode, Conner and Hugh unpack all the action from one of the fastest-paced tournaments of the season. Topics covered: Coello & Tapia’s historic win in the men’s final Triay & Brea becoming new World No....

Episode 20 – Málaga P1 Chaos: Top Seeds Fall, Coello/Tapia Make History Málaga P1 brought drama, upsets, and history in the making. In this episode, we break down all the action from one of the wildest Premier Padel tournaments of the 2025 season. We cover: Major shock exits in the women’s draw, including the top 3 seeds falling in the quarter-finals Ortega & Icardo’s breakout performance reac...

It finally happened — Lebrón vs Galán in a high-stakes semi-final… and it got tense. In Episode 19 of The Off-Court Podcast, Hug and Conner dive into all the drama from the Valladolid P2, including the headline moment: Lebrón finally takes down his former partner Galán after five straight losses — and the tension was real. Also in this episode: 🔥 Plaza Mayor’s electric energy and brutal court con...

The streak is over! After nine straight final defeats, Chingotto and Galán finally take down Coello and Tapia in the Rome Major final — and in serious style. In this episode, Hug and Conner break down all the major storylines from one of the most iconic stops on the Premier Padel tour. We dive deep into the Rome final tactics: Galán’s domination on the smash, Chingo’s MVP-worthy consistency, and h...

This week, we break down all the drama, chaos, and standout moments from the Buenos Aires P1 — a tournament that somehow broke attendance records and broke down… literally. 💥 From shattered glass on the main court to matches being delayed and played behind closed doors, we dig into why this was one of the most poorly organised Premier Padel events of the season. We also cover: 🔹 Chingotto &...