Stupaczuk / Yanguas towards a separation? The consequences could be major for the global hierarchy

Nothing is official yet, but the future of Franco Stupaczuk et mike yanguas is increasingly fueling discussions. If their separation were to be confirmed, it would not only cause a new reshuffling of the transfer market: it would also reshuffle the cards at the top of the rankings of the pairs of Premier Padel, with several associations likely to change their status.

The world's fourth-ranked pair could disappear

With 13,569 cumulative points (6,840 for Stupaczuk and 6,729 for Yanguas), the Spanish-Argentine pair currently occupies the fourth place of the global hierarchy, behind the untouchables Coello / Tapia , Galan / Chingotto et Lebrón / Augsburger .

A possible separation would eliminate this common capital and force each person to start over with a new partner… and a much lower total number of points.

Yanguas would be betting on youth with Aimar Goñi

The most persistent lead mike yanguas toward Aimar Goñi , one of the revelations of the season.

From a sporting perspective, the partnership seems coherent: Yanguas would bring his experience at the very highest level while Goñi would continue his rise alongside a player already established in the elite.

However, this choice would have an immediate cost in terms of ranking. With the 1 872 points de Goñi, the new pair would total 8 601 points which would cause it to retreat to the 7th rank of the current hierarchy.

In other words, Mike Yanguas would leave the Top 4 seedings to launch a more ambitious long-term project than one that is favorable in the short term.

Stupaczuk and Maxi Arce, u a pair who has already convinced e

For its part, Franco Stupaczuk could find Maxi Maple , now associated with Juan Tello.

By adding their points, the two Argentinians would reach 9 093 points , which would allow them to occupy the 6th place of the pair rankings.

This partnership wouldn't be entirely unprecedented. The two men had already worked together during the Malaga P1 2025 , when Stupaczuk had to deal with Juan Lebrón's withdrawal.

Their run had made a lasting impression: a 6-2, 6-3 victory in the first round, a swift win in the round of 16 (6-1, 6-1), and then qualification for the quarterfinals, right from Maxi Arce's debut on the circuit. Premier Padel.

On paper, this pairing would offer an interesting balance between Stupaczuk's aggressiveness and experience, and Arce's ability to read the game, who is becoming increasingly comfortable on the international circuit.

Maxi Arce confirms that he can look the best in the eye

Towards a reunion between Tello and Edu Alonso?

This game of musical chairs could also involve Juan Tello et Eduardo Alonso .

If Arce were to join Stupaczuk and Goñi were to team up with Yanguas, the two players could reform a pair they already know.

With 6 330 points they would point to around the 11th place Top seeds. A relatively modest ranking, but one that might not necessarily reflect their potential, as the two men have already shared the track and possess very complementary profiles.

A new hierarchy in perspective

In this scenario, the top of the pairs rankings would be profoundly reshaped:

Coello / Tapia – 42 674 points
Galán / Chingotto – 34 788 points
Lebrón / Augsburger – 15 704 points
Di Nenno / Paquito Navarro – 10 923 points
Coki Nieto / Jon Sanz – 10 628 points
Stupaczuk / Maxi Arce – 9 093 points
Yanguas / Aimar Goñi – 8 601 points
Leal / Guerrero – 7 873 points
Momo González / Lucas Campagnolo – 7 616 points
Garrido / Bergamini – 6 618 points
Tello / Edu Alonso – 6 330 points

The consequence is immediate: by leaving their current partnership, Stupaczuk and Yanguas would lose the benefit of their status as the fourth-ranked pair in the world.

Lebrón and Augsburger, the big winners?

If this scenario were to materialize, Juan Lebrón et Leo Augsburg would probably be the main beneficiaries.

Already firmly established in the third place with 15 704 points , they would widen the gap even further on their pursuers.

Beyond the rankings, momentum is also working in their favor. Finalists and increasingly consistent performers, the Spaniard and the Argentinian seem to be on the rise, while questions surrounding Stupaczuk and Yanguas have never been so numerous.

For now, nothing has been officially announced. But if the separation were to be confirmed, it would go far beyond a simple change of partners: it would affect the entire balance at the top of the table. Premier Padel which could be redesigned.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!