Bad news as we approach the  Hexagon Cup  (January 28 – February 1,  Magic Box The team tournament will have to do without  paul cardona forced to give up by  medical precaution The Spanish player, sidelined since the end of last season, has chosen to  postpone his return  to avoid any relapse. He had to evolve with  Franco Stupaczuk  within the  Rafa Nadal Academy Team by Cox .

To replace him, the team is relying on a sure thing:  Álex Ruiz Already present during the  two previous editions , the “Capitán América” will reform the pair with  Stupaczuk , a duo that had already carried the team to  two consecutive finals This time, the objective is clear: to win the title.

 Coki Nieto was also absent 

Before Cardona,  Coki Nieto  had already announced his withdrawal. Hampered by  persistent pain in the right elbow  Since the pre-season, the Madrid player will not be able to hold his place alongside Arturo Coello  with the  Team Bella Puerto Rico His participation in  Riyadh P1 , scheduled to take place in two weeks with  Jon sanz , remains uncertain.

 Cardona's return has been postponed 

Absent for the remainder of 2025,  paul cardona  hoped to make his return at the Hexagon Cup. Ultimately, the prudent approach prevailed. Registered on the  first tournament of the season  with  Javi leal he preferred to focus on a  full recovery .

 Another change in Next Gen 

The packages don't stop there. In the category  Next Gen ,  KRÜ Padel  Kun Agüero will have to do without Alexander Sherry , injured during preparation. His replacement will be provided by  Marc Sintes , a player on the rise, already seen on the circuit  Premier Padel  in 2025.

He will team up with  Andres Fernandez Lancha A notable feature: both players usually play on the left, which will imply a  tactical adaptation  rapids.

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 !