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RISING STARS CONVERGE IN SAN DIEGO FOR PADEL AMERICA JUNIOR CIRCUIT FINALS

RISING STARS CONVERGE IN SAN DIEGO FOR PADEL AMERICA JUNIOR CIRCUIT FINALS

The best young padel talent from across the Americas will gather at Taktika Padel in San Diego, USA, from October 30 to November 1, 2025, for the Padel America Junior Circuit Finals. This three-day championship event will showcase the sport’s future stars.

The tournament will feature competitors from seven nations: Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States, battling for supremacy in four competitive categories.

The US National Padel Teams are proudly supported by Bullpadel, VanEck, Padel Haus, Padelmba, Chosen Foods, and Bullpadel – The official ball of the USPA.

US National Junior Padel Team Representatives

The United States will be represented by a talented group of young athletes competing on home soil. These athletes will carry the hopes of the host nation as they face off against top talent from across the Americas at Taktika Padel.

18 and Under Male Division

  • Marco Antonio Acosta Toledo
  • Ricardo Encinas-Salguero
  • Abraham Noah Jakubowicz Murcian
  • Jaden Anderson Jordan

18 and Under Female Division

  • Emma Avina
  • Julianna Cobo Basave
  • Fernanda Garcia Martinez
  • Sophie Alarcon

16 and Under Male Division

  • Camilo Velasco Franco
  • Pablo Avina
  • Santiago Castro Varela
  • Santiago Hernandez Ochoa

14 and Under Male Division

  • Alejandro Kalil
  • Diego de la Cruz
  • Matias Esteban Vazquez
  • Nicolas Adiputra Darmohusodo

14 and Under Female Division

  • Emma Cantu
  • Roberta Berlanga

The Padel America Junior Circuit Finals represent the culmination of regional competitions throughout the year, bringing together continental champions and top-ranked juniors for this prestigious season-ending event. With representation from South America, Central America, and North America, the tournament embodies the explosive growth of padel across the Western Hemisphere.

Stay tuned for bracket announcements as these young athletes compete for international glory.

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