As the 2025 padel season progresses, only six of the top pairings at the start of the year remain intact. At the same point in 2024, when just three duos were still together, this number is twice. In a sport that frequently sees partnership changes, the increase underscores a unique instance of stability.
The six pairs remained together.
Agustin Tapia-Arturo Coello, Fede Chingotto-Ale Galan, Mike Yanguas-Coki Nieto, Javi Garcia-Javi Barahona, Miguel Deus-Nuno Deus, and Marc Quilez-Tonet Sans are the pairs who have remained together throughout the season. Each of these teams has been able to strike a balance between their ability to compete and the chemistry needed to withstand the demands of the professional circuit.
Leading the way are Tapia and Coello.
The Golden Boys, Agustin Tapia and Arturo Coello, are still at the top of the rankings. After a game in Dubai, Coello recently acknowledged, “I’ve lost my mind, I think I’m the first one to have done it in a professional tournament.” Their consistency has been a defining characteristic of the season (Padel Review). His witty analysis of a unique play highlighted the easy poise that has accompanied their success.
The tenacity of Galan and Chingotto
Ale Galan and Fede Chingotto have also shown their strength together. Galan, who had previously played with Juan Lebron, has found fresh life with Chingotto. They have remained among the leading candidates due to their flexibility and capacity to compete.
As a competitive advantage, continuity
The durability of these six pairs shows that consistency can be a competitive advantage, even though padel partnerships frequently change as a result of form, injury, or tactical adjustments. Strong partnerships enable players to develop trust and improve techniques, which are hard to duplicate when teams are switched around, according to analysts.
2025 is looking to be a season where continuity may prove crucial in the fight for crowns, as six duos are still together, compared to only three at this point last year.