Italy Major – One year after her pulmonary infarctions, Carmen Castillón is smiling again in Rome

Some victories go far beyond the realm of sport. Au Foro Italico, Carmen Castillon has written one of the most beautiful stories of the beginning of this year . One year after being forced to withdraw from the Roman tournament following several pulmonary infarctions, The Spanish woman is back on the slopes of Premier Padel… with a significant victory already achieved.

A year off after a serious health problem

In 2025, Carmen Castillón's career came to an abrupt end during a FIP circuit tournament in Romania. Suffering from several pulmonary infarctions, the Andalusian player had to put her career on hold for many months to focus entirely on her health.

This was a particularly difficult setback for the 24-year-old Spaniard, who was then forced to withdraw from the Italy Major, one of the most prestigious events of the season.

An emotional return to the Foro Italico

Twelve months later, fate offered her a second chance. Partnered with Maria Portillo Castillón managed to qualify for the main draw after a convincing victory against the Italians Stellato / Sussarello in the final round of qualifying, 6/1, 6/4.

A success with strong symbolic significance that provoked a strong emotion in the Spanish player, who was unable to hold back her tears when celebrating her qualification.

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The adventure continues in Rome

And the story didn't end there. They faced each other in the first round of the main draw at the French Open. Carla Toully and the Spanish Amanda Lopez Carmen Castillón and María Portillo confirmed their excellent form by winning in two sets 6 / 4, 7 / 6 .

Thanks to this victory, the two Spanish women have reached the round of 32 where a challenge of a completely different caliber awaits them against the seed n ° 15 , made of Lucia Sainz et Jana Montes The latter is well known to the French public since she shared the stage with Alix Collombon .

Regardless of the outcome of the rest of the tournament, Carmen Castillón has already made one of the most remarkable comebacks of this 2026 season. Respect.

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!