In the first episodeAlix, Beyond the Glass, Alix Collombon She returns to a starting point that few imagine today. Eight years ago, she arrived on the international circuit without status, without ranking, with rudimentary Spanish and many uncertainties. "On day 1, I was nobody," she sums up lucidly.

Around her, however, some already believe in her. Her coach is fully committed from the start, despite the lack of guarantees. The relationship is built on simple and clear objectives: technical improvement, tactical understanding of the game, developing confidence, but also growth as a player and as a person. The project is comprehensive, demanding, sometimes uncomfortable, but fully embraced.

This first episode also recounts a rapid, almost unexpected rise. Encounters matter, as do choices. High-level training, first partnerships, sports bets placed by others on a French player still unknown on the circuit. The results come quickly. A solid first season, entry into the world's Top 30 in her first year, then a consistency that takes hold.

Throughout the story, Alix describes her daily life in Barcelona, ​​the rigor of her routine, and the importance of constant adaptation. Padel training, physical conditioning, mental preparation, nutrition: everything is meticulously planned. Behind the visible performance lies precise organization, extensive communication with her team, and unwavering self-discipline.

But the episode goes beyond the purely sporting aspect. It also touches on doubts, funding, and that question that comes up every year at the beginning: how long will it last? Leaving for a year, taking stock, seeing if the project is financially viable… and ultimately staying, season after season, until one can fully live from their passion.

Episode 1 lays the foundation for the series. It's not yet about results or major deadlines, but about the meaning given to the journey. Why continue, why persevere, why accept the work and the sacrifices. Purpose opens the door to a documentary that is as interested in human trajectory as it is in sporting performance.

Broadcast: Tuesday, December 9th at 18:30 PM on Padel MagTV

General information

Title: Alix, Beyond the Glass
Format: Documentary series – 5 episodes
Production: Padel Time TV
Produced by: Palomino Production
Diffusion : Padel Time TV

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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