Considered one of the greatest hopes of Spanish padel,  Mario Brocal  continues to progress at breakneck speed. Number 1 in the rankings  U16   FIP Promises The young Murcian also made history by becoming the youngest player to participate in a tournament of the  CUPRA FIP Tour Passing through  FIP Promises Paris he confided in  Padel Magazine  about his background, his daily life and his ambitions.

 "I started playing at age 3." 

 Padel Magazine :  Can you introduce yourself in a few words?

 Mario Brocal:  I am Mario Brocal, number 1 in the U16 FIP Promises ranking.

 Padel Magazine :  At what age did you discover padel?

 Mario Brocal:  I started playing at the age of 3. My father played padel and I wanted to try it too. That's how it all began.

Mario Brocal: "Tapia is the player who inspires me the most."

 "I'm mainly working on my defense." 

 Padel Magazine :  Where do you train on a daily basis?

 Mario Brocal:  In Murcia.

 Padel Magazine :  How much time do you dedicate to padel?

 Mario Brocal:  About an hour and a half a day.

 Padel Magazine :  What aspects of your game do you emphasize the most?

 Mario Brocal:  I mainly work on my defense, ball quality, and passing.

 "I am an attacking player." 

 Padel Magazine :  Do you define yourself as an offensive or defensive player?

 Mario Brocal:  Offensive.

 Padel Magazine :  What is your strength on the field?

 Mario Brocal:  My window roll-down. It's a move I'm particularly good at.

Mario Brocal and Ian Garcia: the youngest players in history at a FIP professional tournament

 "Ian Garcia is the one with whom I have the most automatic understanding." 

 Padel Magazine :  You're part of a very talented Spanish generation. We've often seen you play alongside Ian Garcia, Sebastià Ferrer, or Jaime Rodríguez. Which one do you have the most in common with on the pitch?

 Mario Brocal:  Ian Garcia, because we often play together and we've known each other for a long time.

 “Competing in a FIP tournament was a huge source of pride.” 

 Padel Magazine :  You became the youngest player to participate in a FIP tournament. What memory do you have of this experience?

 Mario Brocal:  I was very happy. The level is very high and it allowed me to learn a lot.

 Padel Magazine :  Do you now wish to play in more and more international tournaments?

 Mario Brocal:  Yes of course.

 "Tapia has enormous resources" 

 Padel Magazine :  Which players inspire you the most?

 Mario Brocal:  Agustín Tapia, Coki Nieto and Mike Yanguas.

 Padel Magazine :  Why is Tapia your role model?

 Mario Brocal:  Because he has a huge number of resources in his game.

At just 16 years old, Mario Brocal continues to develop among the best young players in the world. Already accustomed to international competitions, the Murcian continues his progress with one idea in mind: to continue learning from the highest level and to live up to the expectations placed on him.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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