# Summer Pro Padel 2026: Chingotto, Lebrón and world stars clash in Mar del Plata

> The Summer Pro Padel starts this Friday in Mar del Plata! Discover the teams, the return of Juan Martín Díaz, and how to follow the tournament live.

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- **Sunday, January 18 (Day 3)**: Dal Bianco / Ruiz beat Sánchez / Arce **6-3, 6-4**
- **Sunday, January 18 (Day 3)**: Yanguas / Stupaczuk beat Lebrón / Augsburger **7-6, 7-6**
- **Sunday, January 18 (Day 3)**: Sanz / Momo González beat Navarro / Chingotto **6-2, 6-2**

Mar del Plata is once again the epicenter of world padel this weekend. While the official season is still awaited, Argentina has kicked off the festivities with the **Betsson Summer Pro Padel 2026**. An innovative exhibition tournament format that brings together the cream of world padel and living legends.

From Friday, January 16 to Sunday, January 18, the legendary **Polideportivo Islas Malvinas** vibrates to the tempo of three days of intense competition, broadcast on ESPN4 and Disney+.

## An unprecedented format: strategy and spectacle

Forget the classic single elimination brackets. This tournament features a direct confrontation between two “Super Teams” of 7 players.

- **The concept:** 3 matches per day (at 6 PM, 8 PM, and 10 PM).
- **The unique aspect:** the captains can modify the pairs each day. A true chess game to find the best chemistry.
- **Scoring (weighted):** 1 point per win on Friday, 2 points on Saturday, 3 points on Sunday.
- **The Goal:** the team that accumulates the most points after the 9 matches is crowned champion.

## Team 1: Chingotto’s Crew

Captained by **Carlos Pozzoni**, this team relies on Argentine crowd favorite, Fede Chingotto, and the exceptional return of the “King” to the courts.

- **Fede Chingotto** (World No. 3)
- **Franco Stupaczuk** (No. 5)
- **Miguel Yanguas** (No. 7)
- **Paquito Navarro** (No. 11)
- **Juan Martín Díaz** (Legend and former World No. 1 for 14 years)
- **Maxi Sánchez**
- **Maxi Arce**

## Team 2: Lebrón’s Firepower

Opposite, captain **Agustín Gómez Silingo** has assembled an explosive team, blending Lebrón’s winning rage with Augsburger’s youth.

- **Juan Lebrón** (World No. 6)
- **Jon Sanz** (No. 9)
- **Momo González** (No. 13)
- **Leo Augsburger** (No. 14)
- **Miguel Lamperti** (Circuit Legend)
- **Alejandro Ruiz**
- **Franco Dal Bianco**

## Results: what happened on the first two evenings

### Friday, January 16: Pozzoni starts strong (2 wins to 1)

- **Navarro / J. M. Díaz** beat **Sanz / Lamperti**: 6-3, 6-7, 6-3
- **Stupaczuk / Chingotto** beat **Lebrón / Momo González**: 6-4, 6-4
- **Augsburger / Ruiz** beat **Yanguas / Arce**: 4-6, 7-6, 6-4

### Saturday, January 17: Pozzoni widens the gap (2 wins to 1)

- **Yanguas / Navarro** beat **Augsburger / Sanz**: 6-4, 6-3
- **Stupaczuk / Arce** (with **Juan Martín Díaz** entering during the match) beat **Lebrón / Dal Bianco** (with **Lamperti** entering during the match): 6-4, 6-2
- **Momo González / Ruiz** beat **Chingotto / Sánchez**: 6-4, 5-7, 6-2

**Ranking before the final day:** with the weighted scoring (1/2/3 points), **Team Pozzoni** leads **6-3** before Sunday evening.

This weekend in Mar del Plata is not just a simple preparation tournament: it’s a unique opportunity to see unprecedented pairings and enjoy the spectacle offered by players freed from ranking pressure.

**What now?** Sunday, January 18 (from 6 PM, Argentine time), the last three games are worth **3 points** each: Silingo must achieve a full rout to get ahead, while Pozzoni has the advantage and can secure the trophy by maintaining his lead throughout the evening.