CUPRA Germany Premier Padel P2 Celebrates a successful Premier in Düsseldorf!

Thrilling matches, brilliant winners and well-filled stands on the final weekend!

Düsseldorf, September 30, 2025 – With thrilling finals and strong visitors interest, the CUPRA Germany Premier Padel P2 celebrated a successful debut in Düsseldorf. The CASTELLO hosted the world’s top two pairings in both the men’s and women’s competitions, bringing the very best of international padel to Germany for the first time.

In the women’s competition, Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea (#1) claimed the title after a spectacular three-set battle against Ari Sánchez and Paula Josemaría (#2) (6-4, 4-6, 6-3). The match lasted three hours and 20 minutes, making it the second-longest women’s final in Premier Padel history. In the men’s final, Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto (#2) defeated world number ones Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia 7-6(7), 6-2 to secure their fifth title of the season and Galán’s 50th career crown.

Throughout the final weekend, more than 5,000 visitors followed the matches live, enjoying not only world-class padel but also a vibrant entertainment program with sponsor booths and fan interactions. Germany’s first Premier Padel event turned into a true festival of sport and atmosphere.

The event also attracted several well-known sports personalities, including Aleix Garcia (who took part in the trophy ceremony), Lucas Vázquez and Exequiel Palacios, who all came to Düsseldorf to watch the world’s best padel players live in action.

A Premiere in Germany

The tournament marked the German debut of the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour and representes an important milestone for the sport’s development in the country. In addition to the spectators in Düsseldorf, millions of fans worldwide followed the matches via live streams on Red Bull TV and Premier Padel’s official channels.

Voices on the Tournament

David Serrahima, Premier Padel’s General Manager: “This tournament was an important step for the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour and demonstrates the huge potential of padel in Germany. We witnessed fantastic players, a very good turnout for the first year, and an atmosphere that sets the benchmark for future events.”

Daniel Battistel, Tournament Director CUPRA Germany Premier Padel P2: “We are proud to have hosted the German Premier Padel debut here in Düsseldorf. The enthusiasm on site, the strong international line-up, and the market response have clearly shown: padel has arrived in Germany. For us as organisers, this was a successful start.”

Stefanie Steible, CEO German Padel Federation (DPV): “The first Premier Padel tournament in Germany is more than just an event – it’s a breakthrough. The increased attention our sport is receiving will sustainably boost clubs and players across the country and generate new momentum on many levels.”

Looking Ahead to 2026

Germany will once again be part of the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour next year. The dates are already set: from 10 to 18 October 2026 (subject to change), the world’s top padel stars will return to Germany. The exact host location will be announced at a later date.

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