Iván Pérez Reaches Maiden Spanish National Final

Iván Pérez produced an impressive run to the final of the 2026 Campeonato de España de Squash, only to be halted in the title decider by long-time rival and fellow UNSQUASHABLE player Iker Pajares Bernabeu.

Iván showed excellent consistency throughout the championship, progressing confidently through the early rounds to book his place in the final. He opened his campaign with a composed straight-games victory over Joel Eransus, controlling the tempo to advance without alarm. That authority carried into the quarter-finals, where Iván again proved too strong for Ernesto Revert, closing out another clinical 11-4 11-7 11-7 win in just 24 minutes.

The semi-final provided a sterner test, but Iván rose to the occasion with a mature and disciplined performance against Hugo Lafuente. Using his experience to good effect, he dictated play at key moments to secure an 11-5 11-8 11-7 victory and confirm his place in the championship decider after 42 minutes of high-quality squash.

In the final, Iván faced the formidable challenge of defending champion Iker Pajares Bernabeu. Despite competing well for long spells and showing trademark determination, Iván was unable to break down the defending champion’s relentless pressure with Iker eventually securing the win 11-8 11-5 11-5 to secure his sixth national title.

While the title ultimately eluded him, Iván’s performances across the week underlined his status as one of Spain’s leading players. Reaching the final with a series of commanding victories represents a strong statement ahead of the international calendar, and his all-UNSQUASHABLE showdown with Iker highlighted the brand’s continued presence at the very top of Spanish squash.

2026 Campeonato de España de Squash:
Final: Iván Pérez lost to Iker Pajares Bernabeu 8-11 5-11 5-11 (68m)
Semi-Final: Iván Pérez bt Hugo Lafuente 11-5, 11-38, 11-7 (42m)
Quarter-Final: Iván Pérez bt Ernesto Revert 11-4, 11-7, 11-7 (24m)
1st Round: Iván Pérez bt Joel Eransus 11-3, 11-6, 11-9 (21m)