At 16, Clément Monot is already impressing: the next star of French padel?

In Malaga, in the heart of the Jose Solano Academy , Padel Magazine met a young French player whose name is starting to circulate in the padel world: Clement Monot . At only 16 years , he is already impressing coaches and major players in international padel, including Jose Solano Jr. , 60rd player in the world .

An atypical course

Padel is not his first racket sport. "I first started with the tennis at 8 years old . I have participated in competitions such as Tennis Europe and regional championships. 14 years , I was classified 15 ", he explains. Despite an excellent start to his tennis career, Clément quickly felt his limits. "With the single matches and long trips , I gradually grew tired. Even victories no longer gave me the same joy.

A revelation for padel

During a tennis competition, he discovered padel. "I saw my first tracks and a friend suggested we exchange a few balls. In September 2023 , I participated in my first competition. A real love at first sight »

From February 2024 , he joins the French Touch Academy and start training with it Mario Cordero and his team. “It was a real pleasure and I was immediately hooked.”

At 16, Clément Monot is already impressing: the next star of French padel?

Amazing progress

Clement wants to establish himself as a full-fledged padel player . He multiplies the sessions with coaches like Yann Auradou, Julien Maigret et Fred Pommier , despite the distance which separates it from the Île-de-France.

The results follow quickly. "In 2024 , I participated in my first TNJ in Lyon in U16 , Then the French Championship in Aix-en-Provence with my partner Nolan Ballay . We were convinced that padel would be our sport of choice."

A fierce competitor

Clement is a demanding competitor. Recently, he finished 5th in the TNJ of Lyon in U18 next to Tristan Robert . "I'm never satisfied with being on the track, whether it's in a match or in training." The progression continues with an expected participation in the Bondoufle TNJ .

Intensive training in Spain

Aware of the need for high-level training, he moved to Malaga and joined the Jose Solano Academy . " Play six hours a day with young people who are competing FIP tournament qualifications Every weekend is extremely educational.”

Objectives and ambitions

Actuellement 767th French , Clément aims for a entry into the top 500 by July In the medium term, he hopes to integrate the top 300 in 2025 and continue its progress.

In the longer term, his ambition is clear: “I dream of being in the world top 150 within five years , to integrate the french top 10 and participate in FIP tournaments internationally »

At the same time, he wants to reconcile studies and sports career . "I want to become physiotherapist in sport , while continuing to train and play. I will also spend my padel teacher diploma to transmit my passion.”

A new challenge in Orleans

This year he joins Let Padel Orleans under the direction of Mathis Dupont Brimbeuf . "Our goal is to integrate the top 4 french players born in 2008 »

Essential family support

" My family is my best support. Thanks to them, I am never alone in my journey,” he confides.

Already spotted by structures such as SHARK Malaga , Clément Monot is a name to watch. His rapid rise and total commitment suggest a promising career in the world of French and international padel .

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