The day before yesterday had already shaken the world of padel: Ari Sánchez et Paula Josemaría announced, via a joint statement, the end of one of the most dominant associations in history.
43 tracks, more than two years as world number 1Five seasons together… A huge chapter is closing.

But what followed was not long in coming. According Padelona and information confirmed by Sports worldAri Sánchez has already found his new partner for 2026: Andrea Ustero.

A new team… and a structural change for Ustero

This decision implies a major turning point in the career of Andrea Ustero, considered one of the greatest talents of his generation.
She will not pursue either with Pablo Aymá (his coach), nor with Sergi Valldaura (his physical trainer).
She will fully join the team ofAngel GonzálezAri's coach is proof that the world number one wants a perfectly aligned structure from day one.

For Ari, this partnership is not a gamble on the future: it's a immediate project, a pair designed to perform from the very first tournaments of 2026.
For Ustero, it's a leap into the very highest level, with the demands that come with it.

A major break… and an immediate reconstruction

The end of the duo Sanchez / Josemaria marks a turning point in the women's circuit, but one of the first moves of next season is therefore already clear: Ari Sánchez will play with Andrea Ustero.

An ambitious, complementary (left-handed-right-handed) partnership, consistent with Ari's history, and which should quickly become one of the most anticipated pairs of 2026.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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