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Reserve Cup Marbella: 43,000 euros at pro-am event

Recorded on Jun 19, 2026

Even before the Reserve Cup Marbella officially entered its decisive phase, the accompanying pro-amateur tournament already delivered a spectacle of the highest order. As tradition dictates for the event created by US businessman Wayne Boich, professionals and prominent entrepreneurs met on the Andalusian courts on Wednesday at the Nueva Alcántara Club de Marbella. The opening of the second Reserve Cup edition sent a clear signal: in Marbella, the stakes involve not only prestige but also prize money approaching the scale of the professional world tour.

The Reserve Cup has quickly become one of the most exclusive meeting points on the international padel scene. Boich deliberately blends sport and business in the format: on one side stand established professionals from the world tour circuit, on the other passionate amateurs and leading entrepreneurs from various industries. This mix creates a unique tournament atmosphere where sporting quality and social ambition are equally prominent. For Marbella as a padel hotspot on the Costa del Sol, the event marks another milestone on the path to becoming a top international destination for the sport.

Stars and entrepreneurs on the Andalusian courts

Several well-known faces from professional padel were present on the courts of the Nueva Alcántara Club. Participants included Juan Martín Díaz, Javi Garrido, Javi Leal, Teo Zapata, Fran Guerrero and Gonza Alfonso – all players who regularly make headlines on the international stage. They faced amateurs with a high level of play as well as prominent business figures, including Mike Simkins, Adam Fisher, Keith Menin, Chet Gupta, Josh Keller and Felipe MacLean.

The pro-amateur format thrives on the direct encounter between two worlds. Professionals bring tactical precision, experience under pressure and tournament mentality, while amateurs and executives contribute passion, competitive spirit and the desire to measure themselves against the best in the business. For spectators and participants alike, this creates an event that goes far beyond a classic friendly match while preserving a personal closeness to the sport.

Record prize money as the central incentive

The sporting appeal of the tournament was further heightened by exceptionally high prize money. The winning pair stood to receive a cheque for 50,000 US dollars – roughly 43,400 euros. The winner's prize thus sits at a level comparable to earnings at a Premier Padel Major, where each champion takes home 47,250 euros. The finalists were also generously rewarded with 22,000 US dollars.

Such prize money for a pro-amateur event is remarkable in padel. It underlines the Reserve Cup's ambition to be perceived not only as a social highlight but as a serious sporting tournament. For professionals, participation offers another opportunity to stay competitive and earn financially attractive rewards. For amateurs and entrepreneurs, it opens the rare chance to fight on equal terms with world-class players for a sum that commands respect even on the world tour.

Alfonso and MacLean win the final

In the final, Gonza Alfonso and Felipe MacLean prevailed. Alfonso, currently ranked 29th in the world, brought sporting class to the pairing, while Bolivian entrepreneur MacLean contributed the necessary consistency and fighting spirit as his partner. They defeated Jaime Fermosell and Josh Keller to secure the coveted main prize.

The victory by Alfonso and MacLean marks a strong start to the entire Reserve Cup week in Marbella. For Alfonso, the triumph confirms his upward form on the world tour; for MacLean, it is an extraordinary success as an amateur in direct competition with professionals. Fermosell and Keller had to settle for the runner-up prize, which nonetheless represents significant recognition for their performance.

A week full of highlights in Marbella

The pro-amateur tournament was only the opening act of a particularly intense week. The second edition of the Reserve Cup Marbella will be shaped among other things by the introduction of women's padel into the competition – a step that broadens the event and opens new sporting perspectives. The organisers are responding to the growing importance of women's padel and expanding both audience and media reach.

The most eagerly awaited highlight of the weekend is a clash of superlatives: Alejandro Galán and Leo Augsburger face Arturo Coello and Coki Nieto on Saturday evening. This pairing brings together four of the most defining names in modern professional padel and promises a match at the highest level. Galán and Coello belong to the dominant forces of Premier Padel, while Augsburger and Nieto can add further dynamism with their style of play.

Key facts of the pro-amateur tournament

Venue: Nueva Alcántara Club de Marbella, Spain
Winners: Gonza Alfonso and Felipe MacLean
Final opponents: Jaime Fermosell and Josh Keller
Main prize: 50,000 US dollars (approx. 43,400 euros)
Runner-up prize: 22,000 US dollars

Klara Iglesias (KI)

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Location of the event

Country Spanien

City Marbella