Uruguay Crowned Two-Time Copa América Champion
The Uruguayan duo, Eddy Bueno and Seba Sanromán, defeated the Argentine team to secure their second consecutive title in La Plata.
From November 14 to 16, 2024, La Plata, Buenos Aires, hosted the third edition of the Copa América de Padbol, the continent’s most prestigious tournament. Twelve teams representing seven countries (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay, along with Qatar as a guest participant) competed for the coveted title in an exciting format that included a group stage and knockout rounds.
Over the three days of competition, fans experienced a vibrant and passionate atmosphere. The historic courts of La Meca Padbol Club became the stage for intense and fiercely contested matches, showcasing an outstanding level of play that amazed both fans and newcomers. The enthusiastic support from fans added color and excitement to the event, while the camaraderie among players and delegations embodied the spirit of Padbol, strengthening ties between participating nations.
In the grand final, Uruguay 1 (Eddy Bueno and Seba Sanromán), the current world runners-up, triumphed over Argentina 1 (Gonzalo and Rodrigo Maidana) in a thrilling match with set scores of 6-3 and 6-4, claiming the championship once again after their victory in the previous edition in 2019.
Notably, the Argentine player Tomás Labayen suffered an injury in the semifinals, which prevented him from playing in the final. This ruled out the possibility of a rematch of the 2017 final (won by Argentina) and the 2019 final (won by Uruguay).
The third-place match saw Uruguay 2 (Pablo Sánchez and Mathias Aguirre) secure their spot on the podium after an intense battle against Argentina 2 (Lucas Vaioli and Benjamín Di Benedetto). The dramatic match was decided in three sets: 6-0, 6-7, and 7-6.
As a crowning achievement, Eddy Bueno was named MVP of the tournament, repeating the accolade he earned in the previous edition. With this title, Eddy Bueno and Seba Sanromán will now top the updated World Rankings.
Final Standings:
- Uruguay 1 (Eddy Bueno, Seba Sanromán)
- Argentina 1 (Gonzalo Maidana, Tomás Labayen, Rodrigo Maidana)
- Uruguay 2 (Pablo Sánchez, Mathias Aguirre)
- Argentina 2 (Lucas Vaioli, Benjamín Di Benedetto, Ramiro Pascuet)
- Brazil 1 (Leo Lindoso, Leo “Peleo” Santana)
- Qatar 1 (Salem Al-Marri, Naseb, Mubarak Al Muhazaa)
- Ecuador (David Vázquez, Bryan Rodríguez)
- Qatar 2 (Mohammed Al-Salem, Hamed Al-Ahbabi, Abdulaziz Baker)
- Brazil 2 (Gabriel García, André Neves)
- Argentina 3 (Pablo Carnavalini, Nicolás Zuccaro)
- Colombia (Fernando Hornos, Emiliano Piedrabuena, Alfredo)
- Paraguay (Facundo Solve, Mariano Nadal)