The third edition of the Emaar Dubai Premier Padel P1 came to a close with victories for Martina Calvo-Claudia Fernández (#4) and Juan Lebrón-Leo Augsburger (#2), bringing the curtain down on one of the most unpredictable tournaments of the 2026 Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour season.

The Prodigy Girls claimed their third title together in just nine tournaments, only days after being crowned world champions with the Spanish national team at the FIP World Cup in Qatar. Meanwhile, Lebrón-Augsburger finally got their revenge for their defeats to Tino Libaak-Gonza Alfonso in Madrid and Kuwait. Their opponents produced another outstanding performance but were unable to claim what would have been their first title on Tour.

Calvo-Fernández Fear No One

The exceptionally young team, with a combined age of just 38, struck gold once again in Dubai after defeating Paula Josemaría-Bea González in a thrilling final. The No. 2 seeds had been their teammates with the Spanish national team just last week.

The opening set was a succession of breaks and rebreaks, with Perlamita having several chances to win it out. However, the Prodigy Girls showed tremendous resilience to take it 7-5, a result that would prove decisive. Having taken the first set against the odds, they rode that momentum into the closing stages, imposing their game to seal the title with a 6-1 second-set scoreline in one hour and 57 minutes.

It was their third title in just nine tournaments together. Fernández also successfully defended the title she had won at last year's edition of the event, having lifted the trophy alongside González, her opponent on this occasion.

For Perlamita, meanwhile, the defeat mathematically ended their hopes of claiming the world No. 1 spot, while they remain one title short of what would be their seventh of the season. Nevertheless, the runners-up finish allows them to retain their No. 2 status in the FIP Rankings and, consequently, their position heading into the upcoming Mexico Major.

“We always try to do the best we can on court. In my case, I need to maintain this level of attitude because it is key to my style of play. Claudia and I would like to thank our team and everyone who stands by us through both wins and losses. We have spent many weeks away from home, so to finish this Middle East swing like this is very special,” Calvo said after the match.

Lebrón-Augsburger Live Up to Expectations

They knew they had a great opportunity to claim another title, and the tournament favourites ultimately made it count. Lebrón-Augsburger proved that third time's the charm against Libaak-Alfonso (#10), who brought plenty of fight and quality to the court but could not repeat the victories they had secured against the same opponents at the Madrid P1 and Kuwait Major.

Leburger struck first, edging the opening-set tie-break to take the lead. However, the No. 10 seeds hit back, forcing a deciding set with a 7-5 second-set win after several unforced errors from their opponents.

With the passionate crowd at the Hamdan Sports Complex enjoying the final, Lebrón-Augsburger stepped up in the deciding set to seal the title. They secured an early break and defended it superbly, wrapping up the match 6-3 after two hours and 22 minutes to claim their second title as a team, following their triumph at the Brussels P2 earlier in the season.

“We played a very good match. We lost our focus a little in the second set… I switched off for a moment, but I never gave up on the match. Whatever happens, we have to stick together at all times because that's what makes us stronger. Congratulations to Leo. We've come through a very difficult week, and this will make him even stronger,” Lebrón said after the final.

“It's very difficult to find the words. I received a lot of criticism after losing the FIP World Cup final, but I'm lucky to have a great team who supported me throughout this week. Congratulations to Gonza and Tino. The three of us found extra motivation this week, and this is the reward. Now it's time to enjoy the moment and switch off mentally,” said Augsburger, who used this victory to bounce back just days after suffering a painful defeat against Spain with Argentina.

Following an enthralling Dubai P1, the season is now entering its final stretch. Acapulco will host the Mexico Major from 23 to 29 November, where Triay-Brea could mathematically secure the world No. 1 spot by reaching the semi-finals. That tournament will also determine the remaining spots for the Finals, which will bring together the top 16 players in the FIP Race at Barcelona's Palau Sant Jordi from 10 to 13 December.