A debutant among the experienced WPT competitors this year, Laura Clergue is already showing extraordinary results. After having managed to qualify for the final table during the La Coruna stage, she reiterates her performance during the Barcelona stage. Never a Frenchman had managed to qualify for the final table of a stage of the World Padel Tour.

"I am not alone"

Laura Clergue explains that she has unfailing support from her partners, including that of Padel Around.

A first collaboration indeed convincing for the founders of the community application Padel Around. Matching values ​​motivated this partnership. First of all, the passion for this sport.

As Stéphane Vergnères says, one of the founders I discovered this sport in Spain 2 years ago and became passionate about it. I want to participate in the development of Padel, to make it a major sport in France. Our partnership with Laura goes in this direction. She participates in our adventure and we participate in hers."

The Meli team, Laura and Hector

Laura Clergue meets the challenges of a rising star On the circuit. In Barcelona, ​​with her team mate MELI GARCIA and the coach who accompanies them in HECTOR BINET matches, they manage to qualify for the final table of a WPT for the 2eme consecutive time after 3 intense and fierce matches.

Let's remember ... After a first round played indoor due to weather conditions in Barcelona and won 6 / 2 7 / 5, they qualify for the Previa phase, the antechamber before the final draw. In the next round, they meet one of the seeded players with the 58eme World. After a fierce match and a second set of hard fight, they won the 6 / 3 7 / 6 victory after a very stressful tie-break.

Finally last match before the final table against a pair of their level. Another victory, 6/1 7/5. Qualification for the final table!

The year of dreams?

After playing in the stages of World Padel Tour, reached a final phase of the WPT, another dream is realized: To play against the best.

After a short night, back on the courts for a 4th match in 2 days against the world number 13 pair: CATALINA TENORIO and VICTORIA IGLESIAS SEGADOR. Excellent match from Laura and Meli but the step was too high this time. Following this tournament, Laura Clergue takes more places and becomes the 65th player in the world. Unbelievable !

Launch of the French application in Spain!

For once it's in this sense, it's worth it!

For Padel Around, this step was therefore the opportunity to launch its application in Spain and present the concept to players, players and clubs.

Well received throughout the weekend, more passionate 3.000 came to the booth to discover all the features of the app. " The Spanish market is more than 4 million players and 2500 clubs. It is the second most popular team sport after football. Our application was acclaimed by all stakeholders in the padel, from the player to the club, including brands and coaches. It is an essential market for our development "Says David Beynel, the director Spain.

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Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.

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