Bordeaux P2: prize money and winners overview

The Premier Padel P2 in Bordeaux delivered a week full of surprises, tactical rallies and clear sporting hierarchies. At the Mériadeck ice rink, slow conditions dominated the picture: the balls carried less pace, matches grew longer and many pairs relied on patient build-up play rather than pure power. These framework conditions made the tournament a test of consistency, composure and tactical flexibility at the highest level of the international tour.

From the early rounds, it became clear that Bordeaux was not a tournament for high-risk single shots. Those who tried to build pressure too early often failed against patient defensive play. Instead, the Mériadeck rink rewarded pairs able to vary pace, use lobs strategically and choose the right attacking option at the decisive moment. This playing profile shaped the entire week and produced some of the season's biggest surprises.

Tapia and Coello defend the men's title

In the men's final, Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello once again confirmed their exceptional status. The Argentine-Spanish top pair beat Ale Galán and Fede Chingotto to defend the title they had won the previous year. Galán and Chingotto, long one of the most dominant constants in men's padel, were defeated in a tight championship match. For Tapia and Coello, the triumph was valuable not only on court but also financially: each champion collected 12,950 euros in prize money and secured 600 FIP ranking points.

The final reflected the entire tournament week. On Bordeaux's slow court, the decisive factor was less the single winner than the ability to sustain pressure over several rallies and choose the right option at the crucial moment. Tapia and Coello once again proved their class in this respect and reinforced their reputation as one of the most complete pairs on tour. Their title defence also underlines that they deliver reliable results even under demanding conditions.

Icardo and Jensen upset the world number ones

In the women's draw, Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen produced the biggest sensation of the week. The duo beat world number ones Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea in the final to claim their first title together. The path there was remarkable: Icardo and Jensen had previously eliminated the fourth and second seeds before taking the decisive step against the favoured Spaniards in the title match.

For the winners, the triumph meant not only prestige but also a clear financial boost. Each collected 11,000 euros. After a week in which they had knocked out several top favourites in succession, the prize money was a fitting reward for consistent performance under pressure. Finalists Triay and Brea did not leave empty-handed with 6,050 euros each, but the title remained with the outsider pair. Icardo and Jensen proved that on slow courts, tactical maturity can be enough against the absolute top seeds.

264,534 euros in total prize money in Bordeaux

Alongside the sporting questions, a clear financial theme was at the centre of the Bordeaux P2. In total, the tournament distributed 264,534 euros among all entered players. The event once again underlined that P2 events on the Premier Padel tour have not only sporting significance but also represent a relevant income source for professionals. From the champions to first-round main-draw participants, every round reached paid off.

Men's finalists collected 7,600 euros each, while women's finalists received 6,050 euros per player. These sums alone show how important a deep tournament run is for professionals' season planning. Anyone who reached the final secured a noticeable advantage over early exits. For many players on tour, this structured prize-money system is a central incentive to keep fighting until the end even in difficult conditions.

Men's prize money

Women's prize money

FIP points as the tournament's second currency

Alongside prize money, FIP ranking points played a central role. A P2 title brings 600 points, finalists receive 360. The scale then decreases progressively: 180 points for a semi-final, 90 for a quarter-final, 45 for a round of 16, 22 for a round of 32 and 5 points for main-draw entry. In qualifying, 15 points are awarded for reaching the final qualifying round and 7 points for appearing in Q2.

For Tapia, Coello, Icardo and Jensen, winning the title in Bordeaux therefore meant a double gain: they left the Mériadeck rink not only with the week's biggest cheque but also with a clear boost in the international rankings. In a season where every Premier Padel event counts, the Bordeaux P2 was a sporting and economic highlight of the tour. The combination of demanding conditions, substantial prize money and valuable ranking points made the French stop one of the defining tournaments of the current season.