Iker Pajares Bernabeu wins 6th Spanish National Championship
February 08 2026
Iker Pajares Bernabeu reaffirmed his status as Spain’s dominant force once again after claiming a sixth national crown at the 2026 Campeonato de España de Squash, overcoming fellow UNSQUASHABLE player Iván Pérez in a high-quality final at Club Tennis Sabadell in Barcelona.
The top seed produced a composed and controlled performance to secure an 11-8 11-5 11-5 victory in 68 minutes. While the scoreline suggests a straight-games success, the final was fiercely contested throughout, with Ivan Iker forced to maintain his intensity at every stage, particularly in a physically draining opening game.
Iker’s route to the title was marked by increasing authority as the tournament progressed. After navigating a testing first-round encounter against Sergio Garcia, which lasted over an hour, the defending champion found his rhythm emphatically in the latter stages. Comprehensive victories over Javier Martin in the quarter-finals and Marc Altarriba in the semi-finals showcased his sharp movement and clinical shot selection enroute to the final.
In the final, Iker faced an inform Iván Pérez who had also impressed throughout the championship and rose to the occasion on the showpiece stage. The UNSQUASHABLE players displayed resilience and attacking intent, particularly early on, but Iker’s experience and ability to absorb pressure proved decisive. Once the defending champion established control of the middle of the court, he dictated the tempo and steadily pulled clear.
The triumph reinforces Iker’s remarkable longevity at the top of Spanish squash, while Iván’s performance across confirmed his position as a leading contender on the national stage. With both UNSQUASHABLE players delivering standout performances in Barcelona, the 2026 Championships provided a compelling showcase of the depth and quality within Spanish squash.
2026 Campeonato de España de Squash:
Final: Iker Pajares Bernabeu bt Iván Pérez 11-8, 11-5, 11-5 (68m)
Semi-Final: Iker Pajares Bernabeu bt Marc Altarriba 11-4, 11-3, 11-0 (27m)
Quarter-Final: Iker Pajares Bernabeu bt Javier Martin 11-1, 11-3, 11-1 (24m)
1st Round: Iker Pajares Bernabeu bt Sergio Garcia 11-6, 11-9, 11-7 (61m)