Key Takeaways
- Appearing on Bipi’s ‘Open Mic’, Paquito Navarro outlined when he intends to retire: “I have it more or less in mind, this year, 2026, and two more years. Until the end of 2028.”
- Navarro also described how he hopes to stay connected to padel after leaving the professional tour, including through academies, team competitions, and exhibitions: “I’d like to continue contributing something to the world of padel.”
- Navarro also expects padel to become an Olympic sport, saying: “I think it’s an unstoppable phenomenon; I don’t know of any place it’s gone where it hasn’t taken off.”
Navarro sets out his retirement timetable
Among the biggest names in world padel, Paquito Navarro has earned admiration wherever he plays. The charismatic Sevillian, known as the “Hurricane of Los Remedios,” has built a special connection with supporters around the world through his distinctive flair and passionate approach on court.
Navarro discussed his medium- and long-term plans while playing golf with fellow Spanish professional Coki Nieto in a new episode of Bipi’s ‘Open Mic’. Asked by Nieto how much longer he expected to compete professionally, Navarro identified a particular point at which he plans to end his career.
“I have it more or less in mind, this year, 2026, and two more years,” said Navarro. “Until the end of 2028.”
Navarro plans to remain in padel after retirement
Although Navarro has mapped out the closing stage of his career as a player, he stressed that leaving the professional circuit will not bring his involvement in padel to an end. The Spaniard is already planning several projects and opportunities that will keep him closely linked to the sport he helped promote around the world.
“After that, I have the academies, some team tournaments, exhibitions; I’d like to continue contributing something to the world of padel,” said the Sevillian while discussing his plans for life after competition. “I don’t know what, but something.”
Nieto also asked Navarro about padel’s direction worldwide, prompting an optimistic assessment that went beyond his own career plans. “I see padel as an Olympic sport,” said Navarro. “I think it’s an unstoppable phenomenon; I don’t know of any place it’s gone where it hasn’t taken off.”
Navarro thriving again with Martin Di Nenno
Navarro may have chosen when his professional career will finish, but his performances remain at an elite level. Alongside Argentine partner Martin Di Nenno, he continues to display outstanding form.
Since reuniting for their 2.0 partnership, Navarro and Di Nenno have reached 4 semifinals. Both have recaptured their competitive identity, while Navarro’s results show that many challenges remain before his planned retirement in 2028.
Di Nenno and Navarro: 2026 Milan results and ranking
Di Nenno and Navarro hold a 25-11 win-loss record as a team in 2026. At the Milano P1 2026, they defeated Jensen (world no.41) and Gala (world no.35) by a score of 6-3 6-3.
Di Nenno and Navarro: 2026 Milan results and ranking
Together in 2026, Di Nenno and Navarro have compiled a 25-11 win-loss record. They are competing at the Milano P1 2026, where they beat Jensen (world no.41) and Gala (world no.35) 6-3 6-3.
