Araceli María Martínez and 17-year-old nugget David Gala made history by winning the first medal (in bronze) for Spain ever awarded in padel during the European Games, which take place in Krakow. The match was played in front of a large audience, gathered in the town's main square where a temporary stadium had been erected for the finals of the men's, mixed and women's tournaments.

In competition for the bronze medal, the Spanish duo met the French team formed by Lucile Pothier and Thomas Leygue. The match was marked by ups and downs for the four players, with a necessary adaptation phase due to the nature of the outdoor pitch.

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The French had an opportunity to take the upper hand in the first set by leading 5/4 with serve to follow. They also had chances in the second set. However, each time the Spanish team managed to triumph in both tie-breaks, which led to a bronze medal for Spain.

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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