We’re back for Episode 28 — and it’s officially the one-year anniversary of The Off-Court Podcast. Thank you to everyone who’s been with us from day one. We can’t believe we’ve spent a full year talking padel every week, and somehow the sport keeps giving us even more to get into.

This week, we break down the Mexico Major — the final Major of the season and one of the standout tournaments of the year.

In this episode, we cover:

- Acapulco vibes: the changing court speed, the heat, and what felt like the best crowd of the entire season. Loud, animated, and full of Lebron supporters.

- Paquito and Jon Sanz: their chemistry, energy, and the quarter-final celebration that instantly became a highlight.

- Notable storylines: questions around Coki Yanguas, plus the ongoing conversation around Stupa and Di Nenno.

- Lebron and Leo Augsburger’s first real outing as a pair: a near exit in the Round of 16, a semifinal push, and a style of play so aggressive they’re practically standing on top of the net.

- The women’s final: Bea González and Claudia Fernández deliver a dominant performance against their former teammates. Bea at her sharpest and most aggressive, Claudia showing once again why she’s becoming the most reliable forehand on tour.

- The men’s final: Coello and Tapia close the door on the year-end No. 1 race. Chingotto and Galán had their window at 5–2 in the second set, but Coello and Tapia held firm when it mattered.

- A look ahead to the Barcelona Finals and the pairs heading into the last event of the season.

This episode is packed with strong storylines, reactions, and the usual Off-Court perspective.
Thanks again for supporting us through our first year. Here’s to many more.

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 — Intro & Catch Up
00:02:07 — Mexico Major Initial Vibe Check
00:04:38 — Paquito Jon Sanz Bromance
00:09:16 — Coki Yanguas Split… Could it happen?
00:12:58 — Di Nenno Stupa Split?
00:14:55 — Lebron Augsburger First Impressions
00:28:04 — Women’s Finals
00:37:06 — Men’s Final
00:49:24 — Barcelona Finals is around the corner
00:59:00 — Outro

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We’re taking you inside the Dubai P1 Premier Padel event — the atmosphere in the stands, the energy around the courts, and the moments you’d never catch on the broadcast.

This episode is all about the live experience: how fast the top players really are, how the vibe shifts during the big points, and what Premier Padel actually feels like when you’re there in person. With Off-Court out in the stands, we’re chatting through all the surprises, stories, and little behind-the-scenes things that made Dubai P1 one of the most fun stops of the season.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Hug gives us the live Premier Padel experience

2:38 – What the VIP Dubai P1 experience is like

5:25 – What watching Premier Padel live actually feels like

12:05 – We got another signed racket?!

14:15 – Hug brought Conner a surprise from Dubai P1

17:32 – The best seat to watch live padel

19:38 – Shoutout to Garrido & Campagnolo

22:35 – Paquito punching his racket?

25:13 – Chingotto’s injury scare

27:28 – Lebrón & Stupa’s last dance

39:25 – Women’s final

43:30 – Men’s final

We sit down with Nathan Young, who’s about to attempt a Guinness World Record — playing 41 hours of continuous padel to raise awareness and funds for the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT). Nathan shares his incredible story, from growing up with partial sight to finding purpose through padel and preparing for this record-breaking challenge.

Then, we break down all the action from the FIP World Cup Pairs — including Coello & Tapia’s shock loss, Chingotto & Galán’s rise, and Sanchez/Josemaria’s dominant run on the women’s side.

Tune in for inspiration, drama, and pure padel passion.

Follow Nathan’s Journey:

Instagram – ⁠@worldslongestpadelmatch⁠

Support – ⁠GoFundMe: The World’s Longest Padel Match⁠

Charity – ⁠Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT)⁠

Timestamps:

0:57 – Introducing Today’s Guest

3:06 – Why Nathan Is Attempting to Break a World Record

5:46 – Nathan’s Diagnosis: Retinoblastoma

9:34 – Fundraising Goal & Charity Impact

13:11 – Why Padel Became the Vessel for His Mission

19:13 – Navigating Padel with Visual Impairments

23:50 – Meet the Team Behind the 41-Hour Record Attempt

30:29 – How Nathan Is Preparing for 41 Hours of Padel

34:53 – What Breaking This Record Means to Nathan

38:37 – What Would Young Nathan Think of This Challenge?

42:03 – If Nathan Could Steal One Pro Shot…

43:50 – Nathan’s Take on the Race Between Chingalan & CoTapia

46:00 – How to Follow and Support Nathan’s Journey

50:15 – World Cup Pairs Overview

51:46 – Court Speeds in Kuwait

55:41 – Coello’s Point of the Tournament

58:10 – Tapia’s Point of the Tournament

1:00:23 – Tapia’s Rulo: In or Out?

1:04:13 – Bergamini Faces Online Hate

1:07:00 – Shout-Out to Sanz & Paquito

1:14:37 – Men’s Final Breakdown

1:31:53 – Women’s Final Breakdown

1:37:47 – Outro

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