In  interview given to PadelSpain ,  Marta Marrero  looked back on her career, her emotions at retirement and her plans for the future. Former  world number 1  alongside Alejandra Salazar  and  Marta Ortega , the Spanish woman officially bowed out during the  Tarragona P1 Already a mother and now pregnant with her second child, she has decided to put a definitive end to her career. But the adventure continues in other ways: between her role as an entrepreneur with the chain of clubs  Aurial Pádel  and his desire to pass on his knowledge, Marrero remains deeply linked to this sport.

A final moving step

"It's a stage where I was very happy and it's not easy to turn the page, but I feel relieved and happy because very beautiful things await me." More than the titles or the victories, she especially remembers "the  fans' hearts , their support over the years.”
In Tarragona, she felt "at home", having lived in Barcelona for a long time. She would have liked to play her last match on the  center track , but keeps a strong memory of an evening shared with her rivals and former teammates.

The match of his life

Among so many victories, one moment stands out: his first  world number 1 rank  with Alejandra Salazar. “I had only been playing padel for four years… and suddenly I was at the top. It was unreal.”

Accomplices on and off the track

Although she has shared the track with many partners, Marrero admits that the complicity with  Salazar  was unique: "We almost had a secret language, everything flowed naturally." She also fondly remembers her duet with  Tenorio tasting , "a great friend." And she reveals a small regret: not having been able to associate with  Ariana Sánchez , which she would have liked to see… on the right.

From tennis to padel, a competitive force

Before shining in padel, Marrero had a career in  tennis A demanding school that shaped her: “Tennis is physically tougher and, as an individual sport, it builds a very strong mind. This  Competitive DNA  allowed me to progress quickly in padel.”

A clear look at the circuit

From outside, Marrero observes a  constantly improving level of play  : “Young players like  Martina Calvo  "They are coming in strong, but not all of them can make a living from this sport. Women's padel still needs to develop in the middle ranks, otherwise many promising players risk giving up due to costs and travel."
For her, the main thing is to offer more  visibilite  and recognition to the players.

Aurial Pádel and a future on the benches

With her husband, Marrero develops the channel  Aurial Pádel , already established in Barcelona and internationally with a club in  Bratislava “The most important thing is that the slopes are perfect and that the clubs always offer something different. We also focus on catering, because everything counts.”
His dream: to open a club in  Canaries , his native land.
She is also considering a role as trainer  at the Barcelona professional academy: "I like being on the track, passing on my knowledge. I want to contribute, even if I still have to train."

A Pioneering Legacy

With the withdrawal of Marrero, women's padel loses another  historical figure But her legacy will remain: an outstanding competitor, capable of shining in two sports and inspiring future generations.

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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