Nieto and Yanguas Pull Out of Dusseldorf P2 as Injury Forces a Break

Coki Nieto and Mike Yanguas have withdrawn from the Cupra Germany Premier Padel P2 in Dusseldorf. The Spanish pair, seeded sixth, pulled out before the main draw got fully underway.

Nieto said he has been playing through discomfort for a while and decided it was time to stop and recover rather than push through it. He did not specify which part of his body is affected, and the pair have not given a date for their return.

A tough call after a strong Rotterdam run

The timing stings. Nieto and Yanguas arrived in Germany fresh off a run to the semifinals at the Rotterdam P2, where they beat Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger 7-6, 6-3 in the quarterfinals before falling to Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz 6-0, 6-4.

That quarterfinal win over Lebron and Augsburger was one of the results of the week in Rotterdam, and it put Nieto and Yanguas back in the conversation as a seeded threat on tour. Walking away from Dusseldorf without hitting a ball in the main draw is a real cost in ranking points and momentum.

What it means for the Dusseldorf draw

The withdrawal opens a spot in the draw and hands a lucky loser or alternate pair a shot at the main draw in their place. Premier Padel has not announced who will take the vacated slot.

Nieto and Yanguas are not the only story in Dusseldorf. Defending champions Fede Chingotto and Alejandro Galan, along with Delfina Brea and Bea Gonzalez Triay, are both back to defend their 2025 titles, while Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia and Ari Sanchez and Paula Josemaria headline the field chasing more silverware this season.

FAQ

Why did Coki Nieto and Mike Yanguas withdraw from Dusseldorf? Nieto said he has been dealing with physical discomfort for some time and chose to stop and recover rather than compete through it. No specific injury or body part was disclosed.

How did Nieto and Yanguas do at their last tournament? They reached the semifinals of the Rotterdam P2, beating Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger 7-6, 6-3 in the quarterfinals before losing to Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz 6-0, 6-4.

Is there a return date for Nieto? No. As of this report, no timeline for his recovery or their next tournament has been confirmed.