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Edition #5 · May 11, 2026
Chingotto & Galán Own the Clásico — 4th Title in Asunción
Chingotto and Galán beat Coello/Tapia 6-3, 7-5 for their 4th title. Josemaría and González claim Race #1 with 4th consecutive title. Audemars Piguet enters padel. FIP upgrades Kuwait to Major. Robb Report features padel as luxury sport.
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