Jorge Martinez, guest at the microphone of Twenty Ten Padel and coach of the second world women's pair, Delfi Brea et Gemma Triay, looks back on the separation of the former pair Brea / Gonzalez and on the creation of the new association Triay / BreaHe also shares his perspective on the evolution of professional padel, which he believes is marked by a lack of sustainable projects and real commitment between partners.

Triay / Brea: 4 titles on the clock

Newly formed at the start of the season, the pair Triay / Brea launched its 2025 campaign perfectly, with 4 tracks, whose first Major of the season in Doha (Qatar) and 6 consecutive finals en Premier Padel.

“I think we couldn't have asked for anything better. We're making more money right now, but I think the year is going to be very balanced.”

An unprecedented co-management between Jorge Martinez and Rodri Ovide

The association between Delfi Brea et Gemma Triay is supervised by two coaches: Jorge Martinez et Rodri Ovide. An unusual configuration for Martinez, accustomed to leading his peers alone.

“My only question was how we were going to handle this new format. It's a new situation for me: sharing the bench with Rodri.
I have a very good relationship with him, but it's not a usual situation for me."

In today's padel, it is common for coaches to alternate their presence on the benches, depending on the tournaments and schedules.

“All my pairs have always been led by the same coach. That's how I see the work. For me, that's the hardest part to manage. Not that there are disagreements, but I believe the pairs should have a single direction. […] But in an ideal world, I would prefer to lead my pair entirely.”

The separation between Brea and González

Last year, Delfi Brea formed a highly valued pair with the Spanish Bea GonzálezTogether, they shone, reaching 3rd place at the Master Final, playing in a final at the Paris Major and winning 5 tracks in 2024. An association which ended at the request of Brea, eager to form a new pair with Gemma Triay.

“It was a disappointment. I personally really liked that pairing. I enjoyed myself on and off the bench. So their split saddened me.”

After this breakup, Jorge Martinez, which then supervised Brea / Gonzalez, received several project proposals, but ultimately chose to continue with Brea and her new teammate.

“My main goal was for both of them to be well supported in their new project, regardless of whether I was there or not.”
“Several things happened that I won't go into here: calls, projects that could have seen the light of day but didn't materialize. In the end, the project that was built was good for both of us.”

Partner changes, a growing trend

In modern padel, partner changes are becoming increasingly frequent. Long-term projects are becoming rarer, and the pressure to achieve results is forcing quick decisions. This dynamic has been evident again in recent weeks, with numerous reshuffles in the world's top 50 ahead of the XNUMX World Cup.Asunción P2.

“When you get involved in a project and it ends, it hurts. Projects don't run out in three months. A project that ends after three months isn't a project.
This is one of the biggest problems with padel today: there is no project, no commitment. When you find a real project, a commitment, a breakup hurts.”

A regrettable situation for Jorge Martinez, in favor of greater stability:

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“The context of professional padel makes me sad in this regard. In other aspects, it's wonderful; there are very good people. But the way pairs form and separate makes me sad.”

Nicolas Fillaudeau

A big sports enthusiast and former tennis player, I discovered padel a few years ago without really focusing on it. Then I became addicted to this sport by practicing it and watching the premier padel matches. Looking forward to sharing the 2025 news with you!

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