Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea continue their run at the 2026 Paris Major without faltering. The top seed dispatched Llaguno/Orsi in the quarterfinals and now enters the semifinals fresh and with undiminished ambitions. After the match, the two players discussed their tournament strategy, the playing conditions at Roland-Garros, and the race to the top, which they are still refusing to focus on too closely. 

Triay: "Every match teaches us something."

Is a quick quarter-final really useful for preparing for the rest of a Major? For  Gemma Triay The answer is clear: yes.

"I think we learn from every match. And sometimes, it's also very important to win quickly to be in better physical shape the next day."

At this stage of a tournament, energy conservation even becomes an important factor.

"The fewer minutes we spend on the track, the better for us. Sometimes we have to work more, sometimes less, but the idea is always to try to spend as little time as possible on the track."

This is an especially interesting situation as both players are now entering the decisive part of the tournament.

Brea: "Every day, we adapt a little better."

Delfi Brea also notes a gradual increase in the pair's strength since the start of the week in Paris.

"We are adapting a little better to the conditions every day. Today we played a little better than yesterday. Let's hope that tomorrow we will play a little better than today."

An almost ideal progression for a pair who want to reach their best level when the matches become most important.

"Sometimes tournaments go like this: you start slowly and gradually build up momentum."

A heartfelt tribute to a legend

The two players also took advantage of this press conference to pay tribute to  Patty Llaguno , an experienced opponent on the circuit.

Brea particularly emphasizes the Spaniard's qualities in outdoor conditions.

"We knew we had to play an extremely serious match because she's a true legend. And even more so in these conditions. She's always been a specialist in heavy shots outdoors."

With a smile, Argentina also points out that her partner has had more opportunities than she has to suffer from Llaguno's experience over the years.

Gemma Triay and Roland-Garros, a special story

Former tennis player,  Gemma Triay  was also interviewed by Padel Magazine on what it means to play today at Roland-Garros with a pala rather than a tennis racket.

A situation she had never imagined.

"Not at all. It's something very special. The first time I set foot on this track, I got goosebumps. And even today, it's a unique feeling."

Seeing the stands at Roland-Garros fill up for padel remains for her a symbol of the evolution of the sport.

"When you see the stadium full, it's incredible."

Triay also highlights the development of the Parisian tournament since its first editions and the gradual increase in attendance.

"We haven't been playing here for that many years, and every year there are more people from the very first day. From what I've heard from the organizers, there will be even more people this year than last year. It's a success."

The defeat of their rivals? Triay and Brea refuse to calculate

The race for the rankings was also a central question after the results of the other contenders for the top spot.

But Gemma Triay prefers to stay the course set with her team:  look at their own journey before that of others .

"We're trying to focus solely on ourselves. We have a difficult job: defending the title. The important thing is to stay focused on ourselves and take it one game at a time."

The defeats of competitors can obviously represent an accounting opportunity, but it is still necessary to take advantage of it.

"Regardless of the fact that they lost, we also needed to win to widen the gap."

And above all, Triay refuses to consider that the battle is nearing its conclusion.

"There are still many years and many points to be won. Obviously, we are in this fight, but we can't only think about that right now. There are still four months and many tournaments to go."

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.

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