The first round of the Italy Major Premier Padel 2026  has already delivered its share of surprises. In Rome, the qualifying pair made up of Albert Roglán and Manu Aragón  achieved one of the day's feats by eliminating them right from the start of the competition  Sanyo Gutiérrez , former world number 1, partnered for the occasion with  Maxi Sanchez Blasco .

The Spanish team won in two sets.  7 / 6 6 / 3 , thus securing their place in the round of 32 of the first Major of the season.

A symbolic victory for Roglán

Beyond the sporting achievement, this success has a special significance for Albert Roglán. The Catalan player has secured his very first victory in a main draw of the circuit. Premier Padel.

Having been beaten several times on the verge of the main draws in recent seasons, Roglán takes an important step forward against one of the players who have marked the recent history of world padel.

This qualification also confirms the progress shown by the Roglán/Aragón pair over the past few weeks. Already solid during the qualifiers, the two Spaniards were able to maintain a high level of play against more experienced opponents.

Italy Major Rome: Roglán and Aragón cause a sensation by eliminating Sanyo Gutiérrez

A huge challenge against Lebrón and Augsburger

The reward for this wonderful Roman adventure will not be long in coming. In the next round, Roglán and Aragón will face the top seeds, who are...  Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger , one of the most dangerous teams on the circuit this season.

A considerable challenge, but one that the two outsiders will approach without pressure, bolstered by a victory that already allows them to succeed in their tournament.

A difficult day for several Argentinians

Sanyo Gutiérrez's premature exit was not the only blow for the Argentine representatives.

In another notable match of this first day,  David Gala and Enzo Jensen  have overturned  Maxi Sánchez and Juani Rubini  After losing the first set, the Spanish-Italian pair won.  2/6 6/3 6/4 confirming the excellent momentum shown in recent weeks.

Recent finalists at  FIP Platinum Albania Gala and Jensen continue their progress and deliver another benchmark performance on the international stage.

The Major of Rome starts strong

Between impressive qualifying performances, unexpected eliminations, and the confirmation of young talent, the first day of the Italy Major set the tone. As the top seeds gradually enter the competition, the Rome tournament is already showing that no favorite is immune to an upset on the courts of the Foro Italico.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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