# Britain's wildcards open the London P1 main draw at Olympia on Tuesday

> Seven home players take main-draw wildcards as Premier Padel's first British P1 begins its round of 32.

Published: 2026-08-03T16:03:15.102Z
Canonical: https://unstopadel.com/en/matches/london-p1-2026-british-wildcards-main-draw-debut-preview
Tags: premier-padel, london-p1, great-britain

## Match
- Tournament: London Premier Padel P1
- Round: Main Draw, Round of 32 (Day 1)
- Result: British main-draw wildcards: Gibson / Rose, Medina Murphy, Harris, Loughlan, Patacho, Salisbury

Britain's home players get their first taste of the world tour's main stage on Tuesday, when the inaugural London Premier Padel P1 opens its round of 32 at Olympia. It's the first time a Premier Padel P1 has been staged on British soil.

## The home contingent

Seven British players hold main-draw wildcards. Aimee Gibson and Catherine Rose lead the women's charge, while the men's draw features Christian Medina Murphy, Louie Harris, Alex Loughlan, Alfonso Patacho and Chris Salisbury. The men's first round gets going Tuesday morning, with the women's session following in the afternoon at the Grand Hall.

## What they're walking into

The draw is stacked. World No. 1s Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia are top seeds on the men's side, with rivals Alejandro Galan and Federico Chingotto seeded second after taking the Pretoria P1 title. Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea headline the women's draw ahead of Ari Sanchez and Paula Josemaria. Alejandra Salazar, in her farewell season, is in the field too.

## Why it matters

A home crowd, a sold-out build-up and a main-draw wildcard are a rare combination for British padel. Win or lose, these are the first British players to walk onto a Premier Padel P1 court at home. The tournament runs through to Sunday's finals on August 9.

British-based viewers can follow it on Red Bull TV and the Premier Padel YouTube channel.

## FAQ
### When does the London P1 2026 main draw start?
The main-draw round of 32 begins on Tuesday, August 4, with the men's session in the morning and the women's in the afternoon. The event runs through the finals on Sunday, August 9.

### Which British players are in the London P1 main draw?
Seven home players hold main-draw wildcards: Aimee Gibson and Catherine Rose in the women's draw, and Christian Medina Murphy, Louie Harris, Alex Loughlan, Alfonso Patacho and Chris Salisbury in the men's.

### How can I watch the London P1?
British-based viewers can watch on Red Bull TV and the Premier Padel YouTube channel.

## Sources
- [London Premier Padel P1 2026: Preview, draws, results and how to watch live](https://www.ltapadel.org.uk/fan-zone/padel-event-calendar/london-premier-padel-p1/2026-preview-draws-results-and-how-to-watch-live/) - LTA Padel
- [London P1 2026](https://www.padelfip.com/events/london-p1-2026/) - Padel FIP
- [Premier Padel 2026: London P1 | Watch live](https://www.redbull.com/int-en/events/premier-padel-london-p1) - Red Bull

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