# Dutch Padel Teams Achieve Historic Results at Doha World Championships Men secure seventh place while women finish sixth in successful tournament campaign. - **Source:** [NOS Sport](https://nos.nl/sport) - **Published:** 2026-11-07 - **Topic:** [sports](https://brifing.si/c/sports) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/461fac93-697d-4872-81d3-89b1a1c6dea0 ## Historic Men's Performance The Dutch men's padel team achieved their best-ever result by finishing seventh at the World Championships in Doha. This milestone follows their previous tenth-place finish in 2024. By reaching the quarterfinals for the first time, the squad demonstrated significant growth, overcoming a challenging group stage that included world-class opponents like Argentina and France. ## Overcoming Group Stage Hurdles The men's team secured their quarterfinal spot by defeating France, a major victory that helped them finish second in their group. Despite a subsequent loss to Portugal, the world's third-ranked team, the Dutch squad remained competitive. They ultimately solidified their seventh-place standing by convincingly defeating Germany with a decisive 2-0 scoreline in the final match. ## Women's Strong Sixth Place The Dutch women's team concluded their tournament in sixth place after a narrow 2-1 defeat against Portugal. Despite missing star player Steffie Weterings due to a conflict with the national federation, the team displayed resilience. They achieved a historic first by winning their group, marking a notable progression in their international competitive standing. ## Tournament Path for Women After topping their group, the women's team faced France in the quarterfinals, where they were defeated. They bounced back with a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the placement rounds. The final match against Portugal was a tense three-set battle, ending 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, which ultimately determined their final sixth-place ranking in Doha. ## Internal Team Dynamics The women's campaign was notably impacted by the absence of Steffie Weterings, who withdrew following a dispute with the KNLTB. Despite this internal challenge, the remaining players maintained high performance levels throughout the tournament. Their ability to win the group stage highlights the depth and collective strength of the current Dutch national roster. ## Evolution of Dutch Padel Comparing results from the 2024 tournament to this year's performance reveals a clear upward trajectory for Dutch padel. The men's advancement from the group stage to the quarterfinals represents a tactical shift in their international competitiveness. Meanwhile, the women's ability to finish as group winners underscores their increasing influence on the global stage. ## Future International Objectives The focus now shifts to the upcoming European Championships, which will be hosted in the Netherlands. The women's team is scheduled to compete in the initial phases starting in March. The men's team has already secured their qualification for the final week of the competition, which is currently scheduled to take place in July. ## Strategic Outlook for 2025 Hosting the European Championships provides a significant opportunity for the Netherlands to capitalize on their recent momentum. With the men already qualified for the final stages and the women preparing for the early rounds, the national federation aims to build upon the tactical lessons learned during the intense competition held in Doha this year. ## Sources covering this story - https://nos.nl/l/2638439 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._