Alejandra Alonso experienced a period that was as brutal as it was unexpected… before making a rapid comeback that commands respect.

A final abruptly interrupted in Marseille

Sunday, the women's final of  FIP Platinum Marseille  It had, however, started ideally for the number 1 seed.
À  2/1 , break in hand for  Alejandra Alonso / Alejandra Salazar Everything seemed in place for them to clinch the title. But during a sprint forward, Alonso twisted her ankle violently and collapsed immediately. Cries of pain, tears, a heavy silence in the Palacio de Sport: the concern was palpable. The match was interrupted for several minutes while the young Spaniard received treatment.

Despite the pain, Alonso bravely tried to resume play. Very quickly, the verdict was clear: she was hampered, limping, unable to move normally. After two more games, she was forced to retire. A huge disappointment, as the pair had been having a perfect tournament up to that point, without dropping a single set.

This painful scenario is sadly reminiscent of the one experienced during the semi-final of the  Bordeaux P2 where Alonso had already crashed off the track, tried to continue, before giving up. A second setback in a few months for a player who was nevertheless making great progress.

A swift and totally unexpected return to Riyadh

While everything suggested that his participation in  Riyadh Premier Padel P1  was compromised, Alejandra Alonso created a surprise this Tuesday.
Seulement  two days after his withdrawal from the final And here she is back on the track, still alongside Alejandra Salazar… and with success.

The pair is a winner  6 / 3 6 / 1  face  Marta Caparros / Julieta Evangelina She made a perfect start to her tournament. A reassuring success, both in terms of the result and the player's physical condition. Alonso seems mobile, committed, and above all, much fitter than one might have feared after Sunday's images.

This victory confirms that the injury was ultimately not as serious as initially feared. A huge relief for the player, her partner, and everyone around her.

Aiming for the round of 16 with ambition

In the round of 16,  Alonso / Salazar  will face  Lara Arruabarrena / Marina Lobo A more challenging test, but manageable if the momentum continues.

This rapid, almost unreal return illustrates once again Alejandra Alonso's resilience. As in Bordeaux, she managed to come back much faster than expected.

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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