Gemma Triay: “With Salazar I came across as the bad guy in the story”

Canal + lifts the veil on the fascinating trajectory of Gemma Triay, one of the most prominent figures in modern women's padel. Through an intimate report, we discover a champion who never stopped believing in herself, even after media storms and difficult choices.

A Golden Story with Alejandra Salazar

Impossible to talk about Gemma Triay without mentioning his legendary association with Alejandra Salazar, with whom she trained for two years the world number 1 pairTogether, they have won almost everything. Their understanding on the pitch, their mental strength, their tactical dominance have marked an entire era. Between them, they have accumulated a harvest of titles which remains engraved in the history of women's padel.

But every beautiful story must come to an end. Gemma was the first to decide to turn the page. A sporting break that left its mark on public opinion: "I was a bit of a villain in the story," she admits today, without bitterness but with lucidity. "It's something in the past, I've turned the page."

New stage with Delfi Brea

Today, Triay traces a new path alongside Delfi Brea, another player with a strong personality. A transition that is not easy, but which is already bearing fruit. Together, they have conquered 5 tracks this season, including three in a row on the South American tour, by asserting itself in particular against the current queens, Sanchez and Josemaría.

A relationship built on mutual demands and a shared desire to reach the top: "We both have character, but we see padel in a very similar way, which helps us understand each other better."

A daily life tailored for performance

Away from the spotlight, Gemma is establishing herself as a iron discipline. Gym even on rest days, training right after tournaments, rigor in every detail. His total involvement testifies to his desire to become world number 1 again, not just in numbers, but in soul.

"I'm demanding because I want everything to work well. I give it my all. And if at the end of the year I'm not number 1, I'll still be proud of myself."

The throne in the sights

Already back at the top of the FIP individual ranking, Gemma Triay has not finished writing history. She knows that nothing is ever certain, but she moves forward with determination, surrounded, prepared, and carried by a rage to win intact. After the Salazar era, a new page opens and she is determined to write her name in capital letters.

Gemma Triay back at the top of the world rankings

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 !