Santiago, Chile – October 2025

The U.S. National Absolute Padel Teams delivered their strongest-ever combined performance at the Padel America Absolute Championships, marking a pivotal step forward for American padel on the international stage. Competing against the top national programs from Central and South America, the men’s and women’s teams showed resilience, unity, and growing depth throughout a demanding week of high-level competition.

Men’s Team: Competitive Performance Against Top Tier Competition

The U.S. Men’s Team faced a challenging draw, opening group play against regional powerhouse Argentina, the eventual champions. Despite the 0–3 result, the Americans demonstrated flashes of potential, highlighted by Aaron Segura and Vinny Di Francesco pushing their match to a second-set tiebreak against one of the world’s most experienced pairings.

The team rebounded in dramatic fashion against Chile, securing a 2–1 victory, which was the highlight of their campaign. Jose De Armas and Raul Ruiz fought back from a set down to win 4–6, 7–6, 6–3, while Di Francesco and Segura sealed the team win with a straight-sets triumph, 7–5, 6–4.

In their final group match against Paraguay, the U.S. was edged out of a semifinal berth, finishing third in the group. A close playoff loss to Venezuela (1–2) left the team in sixth place overall, their best performance at this level to date. The fifth-place match was a tough break for the USA, as it came down to the final match with the tie even at 1-1. Raul Ruiz and Chris Humphreys fought hard but lost narrowly 7-6 in the third set.

With three debutants in the squad, and several matches decided by only a handful of points, the U.S. men showed that they are closing the gap with South America’s top programs. Aaron Segura and Chris Humphreys played all four matches as rookies, proving worthy on their debut. Vinny Di Francesco continued his strong domestic form, winning two of his four matches partnered with Segura. Jaco Blanco, in his first tournament as Head Coach of the Absolute team, was proud of his team’s efforts against such tough competition. Assistant Coach JP Arizpe stated. “Thanks to the dedication of our players throughout the year, padel in our country keeps growing, and the world is already noticing. Step by step, we will continue to rise in the rankings. Extremely proud of all our players, men and women.”

Women’s Team: A Breakthrough Tournament

For the U.S. Women’s Team, the 2025 Padel America Absolute Championships represented a historic breakthrough. Drawn into a challenging group with Brazil and Mexico, two of the strongest programs in the region, the team achieved a series of firsts, including its first-ever point against Brazil.

Under the leadership of Head Coach Richy Bailey and Assistant Coach Mariana Talarico, the U.S. women demonstrated exceptional unity and competitive consistency. Against Brazil, Marta Morga and Brittany Dubins recorded the nation’s first match victory over a Brazilian pair, contributing to a narrow 1–2 team loss that underscored the U.S.’s growing competitiveness.

Their second group match against Mexico produced another statement performance. Veronica Costabel and Ana Zubori pushed their match to a third set, and Morga and Dubins dominated Mexico’s top pair 6–1, 6–2, a win Bailey later described as “probably the best match I’ve ever seen them play.” The U.S. narrowly missed advancing to the semifinals after a third-set loss in the deciding rubber.

The women closed their campaign with a 3–0 sweep of Venezuela, securing fifth place overall, the program’s highest-ever finish. Narrow losses to both Brazil and Mexico, decided by only a few points, reflected how far the U.S. women’s team has progressed in just one year.

“The reality is we were just a few points away from possibly being in a Pan American final,” said Head Coach Richy Bailey. “The team is becoming more professional, more united, and more competitive with every event.”

A Step Forward for U.S. Padel

The 2025 Padel America Absolute Championships highlighted the growing strength and professionalism of U.S. national teams. Both squads demonstrated that American padel is now competitive with traditional powerhouses across Latin America and is poised for continued progress in 2026 and beyond.

The United States Padel Association extends its appreciation to VanEck, Padel Haus, Chosen Foods, Padelmba, and Bullpadel for their vital support of the U.S. National Team Program. Their investment continues to provide the resources and infrastructure necessary for American athletes to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

Padel America Absolute Championships Results

Men’s Division Group Play

USA vs. ARGENTINA 0-3

USA vs CHILE 2-1

USA vs PARAGUAY 0-3

Men’s Division 5th / 6th Playoff

USA vs VENEZUELA 1-2

Women’s Division Group Play

USA vs BRAZIL 1-2

USA vs MEXICO 1-2

Women’s Division 5th / 6th Playoff

USA vs VENEZUELA 3-0

Team Members and Coaches