Bea González: "I started at 14, I don't know any other life"

At only 23 years, Bea González is already one of the most respected voices of the international women's padelIn the midst of her fight to consolidate her place among the world's best, the Andalusian player approaches the end of the season with clarity and ambition. Present at the World Pairs of KuwaitShe spoke to the newspaper Marca about a year marked by injuries, the search for consistency, and the stability of her partnership with Claudia FernándezA rare maturity for an athlete who, despite her youth, fully embraces her role as a role model in a constantly evolving women's circuit.

Bea González: already a veteran

The 2025 season hasn't always been easy for Bea González and her partner Claudia Fernández. The Spanish duo, often hampered by injuries, are gradually regaining their form as the year draws to a close. "We've had some physical issues, sometimes me, sometimes Claudia. As a precaution, we decided to skip NewGiza and Rotterdam. But now, everything is fine and we're happy to be back," says the Málaga player.

Despite these interruptions, Bea has a solid record: "I think we're having a very good season. We've been competitive in all the tournaments. What we still need to do is perform well in the big events like the Majors, where we lost a little too early."

For one of the youngest champions on the circuit, the key to success lies in... regularity "It's very difficult to stay at the top all season. Those who manage it are number 1. We need to be more consistent."

After a slight dip in form in Madrid, the Malaga player preferred to put things into perspective: "We lost against Marta and Tamara, who were better than us. That's sport, sometimes it goes the other way."

A player true to her values

In a circuit where partner changes are frequent, Bea González stands out as an exception. With Claudia Fernández, she is committed to a long-term project: "I like medium- or long-term projects. Forming a solid partnership doesn't happen overnight. It's like a relationship: it takes time to get to know each other, adapt, and progress together."

And while many pairs break up each season, Bea prefers to focus on the stability "For now, we are focused on the end of the season. We'll talk about the future at the end of the year."

"I feel like a veteran at 23 years old."

The statement is amusing, but it perfectly sums up Bea González's state of mind. Ten years of experience at the highest level, a steely resolve, and a rare ability to handle pressure: "I feel like a veteran at 23. It's funny, but I feel like I've been playing for 25 years. I started at 14; I don't know any other life."

Her approach to sport is marked by maturity: "I am demanding, I like to give 100%, but I have learned to put things into perspective. The faster you get over a defeat, the faster you can improve. If a defeat doesn't hurt you, then you're not made for this sport."

A measured but undiminished ambition

Beyond the results, Bea is primarily seeking a balance between pleasure and performance“I’m very happy on and off the court. And that’s what allows me to perform well,” she explains. Aware of the sacrifices involved in competition, she maintains a simple philosophy: “I’ve been competing since I was 14; I don’t know anything else. Sometimes it’s tiring, but when you look back, we’re very lucky to make a living from our passion.”

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.