New York, USA — The grand finale of the Pro Padel League (PPL) The City’s Cups: The Finals lit up the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom on Sunday, as fans packed the stands to witness an unforgettable day of world-class padel and championship drama in the heart of Manhattan.
Before the main event, the day began with the matches for third place, which brought their own share of intensity and pride.
In the women’s division, Marta Ortega and Sofía Araujo of Las Vegas Smash claimed the bronze after defeating the Flowrida Goats duo Gemma Triay and Ariadna Cañellas in a high-quality showdown.
On the men’s side, Lucas Campagnolo and Jon Sanz of New York Atlantics secured third place with a solid victory over Juan Rubini and Leandro Augsburger of the Flowrida Goats, giving the local crowd an early reason to cheer.
As the atmosphere inside the Hammerstein Ballroom grew more electric, it was time for the moment everyone had been waiting for — the PPL championship finals.
In the women’s final, the local heroes Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero of New York Atlantics rose to the occasion, delivering a brilliant performance to defeat the Stingrays and capture the title. With precision, teamwork, and poise under pressure, the New York pair triumphed 6-2, 7-5, earning a standing ovation from the home fans and sealing their place in PPL history.
The night’s climax came with the men’s final, featuring the unstoppable Argentine duo Federico Chingotto and Agustín Tapia representing Miami Padel Club. In a thrilling battle against Lucas Bergamini and Jairo Bautista of the Stingrays, Chingotto and Tapia showcased their trademark power and chemistry, capturing the championship with a 7-6, 6-3 victory.
The Pro Padel League’s The City’s Cups: The Finals not only crowned new champions but also confirmed that padel’s global rise continues to accelerate — and that New York has become one of its brightest stages.