This is a turning point in women's padel. Lucia Sainz et Patty Llaguno , one of the most experienced and respected pairs on the circuit, announced their split after the Premier Padel Milan P1 , where they will play their last tournament together.
An iconic pair of the circuit
Trained in September 2023 , the association between the Barcelonan and the Cartagena , old world number 1 , will have spent more than two seasons in a circuit where stability has become rare. Together, they embodied the Constance In a circuit dominated by changes of partners, Sainz and Llaguno resisted with a strong bond and intact complicity until the end.
Emotional farewells
In a heartfelt message posted on Instagram, Lucia Sainz confirmed the news with emotion:
“The Milan tournament will be the last one I will play alongside Patricia Llaguno. They have been years of work, dedication, and mutual learning. I will remember everything we experienced together from this stage. Now it is time to face new challenges with the same enthusiasm as on the first day.”
A new chapter to come
After a short break, the two Spanish women will each go their separate ways since the New Giza P2 (October 27 – November 1) , where they will make their debut with new partners. Objective: remain competitive in an increasingly demanding women's circuit Now it remains to be seen who they will play with.
I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !


































































































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