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Padel ChampionPaquito Navarro
Francisco “Paquito” Navarro, probably the world’s most charismatic padel player, began his professional career on the World Padel Tour in 2009. His versatility and backhand skills have earned him international fame. In 2019, he was ranked No. 1 on the World Padel Tour, and he remains one of the best padel players globally. Paquito has shared the court with top players like Sanyo Gutierrez and Pablo Lima. At 34, he co-founded the Paquito Navarro Academy together with his former coach Ramiro Choya, continuing his legacy as both a player and coach.
Ramiro Choya
Ramiro Choya, a former padel player, achieved the No. 1 position in Spain during the 1980s and 1990s. After retiring, he became a prominent coach, working with players like Paquito Navarro and Pablo Lima. In 2017, he was named Coach of the Year at the Padel Spain Awards. Ramiro’s legacy extends to the Paquito Navarro Academy, which he co-founded in 2024. His dedication to padel continues to inspire the community.
PADEL PLAYER PAquito Navarro
26 WPT titles with a record of 8 different partners
Navarro’s evolution as a player reflects his ability to adapt to the changing landscape of professional padel while maintaining the core elements that made him successful – his aggressive play, creativity, and strategic acumen. This continuous evolution has helped him remain one of the top players in the sport for many years.
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Always challenge yourself
Paquito Navarro faced several challenges in his early career, which shaped his path to becoming one of the world’s top padel players.
Initial competitions
Navarro began playing padel at the age of five in Almería, where he would watch and rally with his father and brother during their games. By the age of ten, he had already competed in his first World Cup for minors in Mexico, finishing as a runner-up. Despite his early promise, he experienced several near-misses, finishing as a runner-up in world youth championships at ages ten, fourteen, and sixteen.
Injuries and setbacks
Like many athletes, Navarro faced injuries that posed significant hurdles throughout his career. These injuries required periods of rehabilitation and recovery, challenging his physical and mental resilience.
Breaking into Professional Padel
Navarro’s entry into the professional padel circuit was marked by frequent changes in partners and the struggle to find a stable and successful pairing. He initially joined the Padel Pro Tour in 2009 and faced challenges in establishing himself, switching partners routinely until finding success with Tito Allemandi and later with other top players. During a period when Argentine players dominated the sport, Navarro had to work hard to challenge their dominance and establish himself as a leading player from Spain.
Learning and Adaptation
In 2022, Navarro took on the challenge of playing in the drive position, a role different from his usual backhand position. This experiment, although not very successful in terms of outcomes, provided him with valuable insights and learning experiences about different playing positions. Navarro’s determination and skills allowed him to overcome obstacles and achieve significant success in the world of padel.