Unless 15 years, Thean García et Mario Brocal have reached a rare milestone in their still very young careers. The two Spaniards received a wild card to compete in the qualifiers of FIP Bronze of Mallorca, thus becoming the youngest pair to compete in a professional tournament on the FIP circuit.

Although the invitation was linked to Ian, as the tournament was being held on his island, the choice of his partner was never in question. Rather than partnering with a player older, he preferred to remain loyal to Mario, with whom he has shared training sessions, travel, and finals since childhood. A baptism of fire ahead of schedule, in a competition usually reserved for players of 15 years and older.

Already world champions Among the youth, winners of national and international titles, the two boys are progressing under the watchful eye of the agency. Sperty, specializing in supporting the most promising young players in European padel. Two different paths, but one thing in common: a obvious potential, still under construction.

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Results not up to the level of talent in Lesigny

The two young geniuses of Spanish padel were present for the first international youth tournament organized in France, on the occasion of FIP Promises of Lesigny, involved in the various scenarios.

Ian bowed out in U14 tournament final and simultaneously rose to U16 tournament semi-final. A very tall player for his age, but very agile and possessing above-average striking power.

Mario Brocal, seed n ° 1 du table U16 next to Javier Infantes, another rising star of Spanish padel, had been eliminated in the quarter-finals of the U16 tournament, stopped by our two French stars Johan Peloux et Quentin Bernard.

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Despite the early defeat, the Lesigny crowd immediately felt the little extra something Mario Brocal had. An explosive player, incredibly powerful overhead, with impressive arm speed. A fiery character, terrifying, but capable of playing tricks on him, as we had seen on several occasions against Bernard/PelouxA raw talent to be polished over the years. Everything is now in the hands of the Spanish club. Sperty.

Maceo ZERHAT

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

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