During the Premier Padel P1 in Santiago, one of the biggest surprises of the year occurred: the elimination of the world’s number ones, Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello, at the hands of the rising duo formed by Pablo Cardona and Leo Augsburger.
The match was played in two sets, with a final score of 7-6, 6-4 in favor of Cardona and Augsburger. The first set was particularly tight, decided in a tie-break, which the young "Destructores" handled with calmness and precision. In the second set, Cardona and Augsburger maintained their level of play, securing the win and showcasing their potential in the professional circuit.
This defeat marked the first time in the history of the circuit that Tapia and Coello did not reach the semifinals in a tournament, highlighting the growing competition and the high level of play in professional padel.
Cardona and Augsburger’s performance was not an isolated surprise; previously, at the P1 in Saudi Arabia, they had eliminated the pair of Chingotto and Galán in the quarterfinals, cementing their reputation as a duo to watch in the circuit.
The victory of Cardona and Augsburger emphasizes the dynamic evolution of padel, where new pairs are emerging strongly, challenging the dominance of established duos and bringing freshness and excitement to the sport.