PADEL. Paris triumph gives Tapia the edge over Galan in title race

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Key Takeaways

  • Victory at the Paris Major took Agustin Tapia to 62 career trophies across Premier Padel, WPT and PPT, giving him a two-title lead over Ale Galan.
  • After securing the championship in the French capital, Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia reflected on their run: “It was a match that came from heart and desire more than from padel.”
  • With 58 trophies apiece, Alejandra Salazar and Gemma Triay share first place among active women, two titles ahead of Ari Sanchez on 56.

Paris Major triumph puts Tapia further ahead of Galan

The Paris Major has reshaped the battle for the highest title total among active professional padel players. Figures covering Premier Padel, World Padel Tour and Padel Pro Tour tournaments now place Agustin Tapia further ahead of his closest challenger, Ale Galan.

After triumphing in the French capital, Tapia has increased his collection to 62 titles, two more than Galan’s 60. He and Arturo Coello addressed the mental and physical demands of winning at Roland Garros: “It was a match that came from heart and desire more than from padel.” Among active players, Coello is third with 55 trophies.

Ten leading active men’s players by titles

Sanyo Gutierrez is fourth in the men’s standings, with the experienced Argentinian’s 42 career trophies putting him one ahead of Juan Lebron. Paquito Navarro occupies sixth place on 26, while Fede Chingotto and Maxi Sanchez share the next position with 22 titles apiece.

Position Player Titles
1 Agustin Tapia 62
2 Alejandro Galan 60
3 Arturo Coello 55
4 Sanyo Gutierrez 42
5 Juan Lebron 41
6 Paquito Navarro 26
7 Fede Chingotto 22
7 Maxi Sanchez 22
9 Franco Stupaczuk 19
10 Martin Di Nenno 15

Salazar and Triay share the lead in the women’s standings

Alejandra Salazar and Gemma Triay continue to share first place among active women, having collected 58 titles each. Triay drew level with Salazar by winning in Madrid, but her Paris semifinal defeat to Calvo and Fernandez denied her the outright lead.

After her latest Paris victory, Ari Sanchez moved to 56 titles and cut the gap to joint leaders Salazar and Triay to two. The Catalan is followed by fourth-placed Paula Josemaria on 52 trophies, with Delfi Brea fifth on 30 and Bea Gonzalez sixth on 28.

Position Player Titles
1 Alejandra Salazar 58
1 Gemma Triay 58
2 Ari Sanchez 56
4 Paula Josemaria 52
5 Delfi Brea 30
6 Bea Gonzalez 28
7 Marta Ortega 16
8 Claudia Fernandez 13
9 Lucia Sainz 12
9 Patty Llaguno 12

All-time title standings

Including retired greats, Fernando Belasteguin holds the men’s all-time record after winning an unmatched 162 titles across the leading circuits. Juan Martin Diaz is second with 116, while Pablo Lima’s 66 trophies place him third overall and leave Tapia and Galan approaching his total as their careers continue.

Position Player Total Titles
1 Fernando Belasteguin 162
2 Juan Martin Diaz 116
3 Pablo Lima 66
4 Agustin Tapia 62
4 Ale Galan 60
6 Arturo Coello 55
7 Sanyo Gutierrez 42
8 Juan Lebron 41
9 Paquito Navarro 26
10 Juani Mieres 22
10 Fede Chingotto 22
10 Maxi Sanchez 22

Salazar and Triay are joint leaders of the all-time women’s standings, ahead of active challengers Sanchez and Josemaria and retired pioneers including Iciar Montes and Carolina Navarro.

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

Tapia and Coello: Paris results, record and ranking

Together, Tapia and Coello have compiled a 62-7 win-loss record in 2026. Their latest appearance came on September 13, when they won the Paris Major 2026 final by beating Galan (world no.3) and Chingotto (world no.3) 6-3 4-6 7-6(1).

Galan and Chingotto: Paris results, record and ranking

Galan and Chingotto own a 64-10 win-loss record as a partnership in 2026. They last competed on September 13, losing the final to Tapia (world no.1) and Coello (world no.1) 3-6 6-4 6(1)-7.