Claudia Fernandez Sanchez born in 2006, aptly nicknamed the “Marvelous Girl” padel, looks back on a year 2024 marked by dazzling progress. Past round of XNUMX Has securities next to Gemma Triay, one of the best players in history, the young Spaniard confides in BRAND before embarking on a new adventure in 2025 with Bea González.
A meteoric rise
In just one year, Claudia has gone from being a hopeful to a world-class player. She won her first tournament at the Chile, a moment she considers one of the best of the year. “I started playing in the last 16, then I reached the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finally the finals and titles.” Yet, behind this success, she admits to feeling significant pressure: “People only see the results. But behind that, there is tension and nerves. I am someone who keeps everything inside, and it is sometimes more complicated.”
A transition to maturity
Only at 18 years, Claudia had to learn to juggle between his studies, her personal life, and a demanding professional career. She says she has changed four times from school to be able to reconcile his sporting and academic ambitions. “I want to study a career, perhaps in science, that can fit in with my athletic life.” As to Social Media, she admits: “They are addictive. Luckily, I have people who manage that for me.”
The key role of psychological support
Faced with this growing pressure, Claudia don't hesitate to talk about the importance of support psychological. “I experienced things that I had never experienced before, and it was very difficult to process them alone. Psychological support is essential, regardless of age or context. It helped me a lot to keep my feet on the ground.”
A year alongside Gemma Triay
2024 will remain marked by his collaboration with Gemma Triay former world number 1. “I learned a lot, both technically and mentally. It was a great opportunity, and I'm grateful to have had it.” However, the end of this association, although surprising, did not dampen his enthusiasm: “She wanted to change, it's a professional decision that I totally respect.”
A new chapter with Bea González
To 2025, Claudia team up with Bea González in a project that looks promising. “Bea is a humble and hardworking person. I can't wait to get started with her and build something great.” Under the leadership of their new coach, Gabi Reca, both players will aim to maintain their progress, without putting excessive pressure on themselves. “I want to fight to be number 1, but I don’t put a lot of pressure on myself. I want to continue to evolve and feel good on the pitch.”
A dream come true: world champion
Claudia closes the interview by mentioning his title of World Champion à Doha , a moment she describes as “best week of the year”. “It was very special to play with players who are normally rivals. The tension of the final was incredible, but it's an experience I want to relive.”

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 !