Asunción P2: Round of 16 with Tapia, Coello, Galán
High-class round of sixteen in Asunción with the top stars
The Premier Padel P2 in Asunción really gets going on Thursday. The most important seeded pairs of the tournament enter the action in the round of sixteen, and the schedule alone promises a long and intense day in Paraguay. With the tournament debuts of Tapia and Coello, the return of Galán and Chingotto, new doubles on the rise and several open women's matches, the stands should remain well-filled for hours.
The P2 stop in Asunción is one of the high-impact events on the Premier Padel calendar. The ranking points awarded here can clearly reshape the order among the top pairs and influence the seedings for the next major events. For pairs who have played inconsistently in recent weeks, Asunción is also a chance to lay early ground for a strong second half of the season.
Organisers have published a full programme that uses three courts at the same time and runs from late morning until late evening. Play starts on Centre Court at ten o'clock local time, followed by women's and men's matches in close succession. The whole day is tightly scheduled, and the organisation expects high attendance on courts one, two and three.
Centre Court with Tapia, Coello, Galán, Chingotto and Lebrón
The opening match on Centre Court goes to the women. Noemí Aguilar and Letizia Manquillo face Ariana Sánchez and Andrea Ustero, an open clash that can set the tone early in the day. Several strong women's duels follow directly after and will shape the upper half of the draw.
The focus is on Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea against Marta Talaván and Sofía Saiz, as well as on the meeting between Paula Josemaría and Bea González and Bea Caldera and Carmen Goenaga. Both matches are seen as cornerstones for a possible semifinal at the weekend, which puts the leading pairs under pressure already in the round of sixteen.
For the men, Centre Court starts with Franco Stupaczuk and Miguel Yanguas against Diestro and Sánchez. The evening session then becomes the main attraction: Alejandro Galán and Fede Chingotto play their first match together in Paraguay against Íñigo Jofre and David Gala. Next, world number ones Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello take on Lucas Campagnolo and Jairo Bautista. The schedule closes with the meeting between Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger, champions of the P2 in Brussels, and Quílez and Mouriño.
The Paraguayan fans have grown into a loyal padel community in recent years. You feel it in every match where local athletes or Latin American stars are in the deciding phase of a set. The atmosphere on Centre Court is widely considered one of the biggest assets of this tournament.
Court 2 with Di Nenno, Momo, Sanz and Nieto
Court 2 also offers a packed programme. In the women's draw, Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen face Nuria Rodríguez and Giulia Dal Pozzo, while Claudia Fernández and Sofía Araújo meet Julieta Bidahorria and Marta Caparrós. Both matches are considered open, as the younger pairs have grown clearly on tour in recent months.
Another women's match brings Marta Ortega and Martina Calvo against Virginia Riera and Teresa Navarro to the court. In the men's draw, two ties stand out: Tino Libaak and Álex Chozas face Jon Sanz and Coki Nieto, while Javi Garrido and Lucas Bergamini meet Álvaro Rodríguez and Juani De Pascual. Both matches promise tactically attractive rallies and could carry an outsider into the quarterfinals.
Tello and Arce want to confirm
Court 3 starts with the women. Lucía Martínez and Águeda Pérez face Alejandra Salazar and Alejandra Alonso, followed by Marina Lobo and Lara Arruabarrena against Marina Guinart and Verónica Virseda. Both matches look balanced and could clearly influence the lower half of the draw.
The men's matches on Court 3 are equally high quality. Edu Alonso and Aimar Goñi meet Momo González and Martín Di Nenno in a clash that should bring high pace and strong defensive work. The day continues with Juan Tello and Maxi Arce against Pablo Lijó and Pablo García. After their surprising first-round win over Paquito Navarro and Fran Guerrero, the Argentinians want to take the next step.
For the organisers, the round of sixteen is the busiest day of the tournament. Three courts running at the same time, many changes in the umpire panel and tight broadcast logistics make Thursday a demanding session. The TV production also plans to follow selected matches with additional camera angles to make the tactical turns more visible.
Broadcast of the round of sixteen in Asunción
The Premier Padel P2 in Asunción will be broadcast free of charge on the official Premier Padel YouTube channel. Matches from all three courts run live and in parallel throughout the day, so international fans can follow the full schedule without restrictions. Anyone who misses a match can find the full replay on the same channel afterwards.
