“The ranking today doesn't matter... we'll see in December.” This is what he declared Gemma Triay after qualifying for the final of the Premier Padel Asunción P2, in a measured speech. However, the facts are there: The Minorca player is back in the world number one spot, a little over two years after leaving her.

An opportunity seized... thanks to a defeat of Josemaría / Sanchez

Triay owes this return to the top not only to his excellent consistency with Delfi Brea, but also to a surprise in the other part of the painting. Indeed, Paula Josemaría and Ariana Sánchez, number 1 before the tournament, were beaten in the semi-final by Bea González and Claudia Fernández on the score of 6 / 4 6 / 3A defeat that costs the Spanish duo dearly, because it allows Gemma Triay to take back sole leadership of the FIP women's ranking.

Since 15 May 2023, this throne was shared between Ari and Paula. But in 2025, the situation changes: Gemma takes over the reins, rewarded by high-level consistency with Delfi Brea.

The consistency of an impressive duo

Seven consecutive finals, four titles in 2025 and growing dominance in major competitions: Triay and Brea form the most dangerous pair on the circuit today. In the semi-final, against Sofia Araújo and Andrea Ustero, they delivered a recital (6/2 6/1), leaving no chance to their opponents. Their coach, Rodri Ovide, even spoke of a “match to be supervised”.

Their solid and aggressive style of play is starting to take its toll, and the Spanish-Argentine duo seems more than ever ready to aim for the throne throughout the season.

A personal revenge for Gemma Triay

This return to the top is also a revenge. Since his publicized separation with Alejandra SalazarGemma has been through some difficult times, facing criticism and questioning. But she never stopped believing. Today, the field proves him right, and this is where it expresses itself best: raised fist, racket in hand, on the the land.

And even if she claims that “ranking doesn’t matter”, it's a safe bet that this new number 1 status will have a very special flavor.

Benjamin Dupouy

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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