If you had to remember just one name from this Buenos Aires Premier Padel P1, it would be Paula JosemaríaThe world number 1 gave the Argentinian public a true lesson in courage and determination, winning her third title of the 2025 season, in extremely precarious physical conditions.

A champion in pain

Throughout the week, Moraleja's player played sick, with fever exceeding 39°C, even forced to play certain matches in sweatshirt to try to maintain a minimum of body heat. Despite her clearly affected health, “Paulita Dinamita” remained on the field, refusing to give up, and fought to the end with rare combativeness.

MVP of the final

And that's not all. Sunday, alongsideAriana Sánchez, she outperforms Bea González and Claudia Fernández in the final, with a resounding score: 6 / 2 6 / 2. A performance of such mastery that Paula was named MVP of the match, dominant on the volley, relentless on the diagonals, and above all capable of maintaining an almost unreal level of intensity and precision given his condition.

An emotion that matches the feat

At the end of the meeting, the accumulated tension and fatigue gave way to an explosion of emotionPaula Josemaría, with tears in her eyes, could not contain her relief and joy.

In a message posted on Instagram, she thanked the Argentine public for their unwavering support throughout this difficult week:

“It's been a very tough week… I now have to heal and recover, but I just wanted to thank you all for your support. You've given me strength.”

She even slipped a revealing detail : a photo of a thermometer still displaying more than 39°C, proving that she still hadn't recovered from the moment of her victory.

Benjamin Dupouy

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 !

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