In the live show, FACE-A-FACE, Mélissa Martin, 2e French and 112e world looks back on its beginnings in padel and a year in 2019 that is both exceptional, but with some issues to manage.

Here is a summary of the live podcast of the FACE-à-FACE program produced on March 30 at 18 p.m. on the Instagram page.

  • Tailor-made training during confinement

Obviously, we have to adapt. And if you want to be ready for a return to normal life, you have to keep in shape. I am lucky to be followed by a physical coach. I try to follow his recommendations. But inevitably, the return may be a bit complicated.

  • A family of sportsmen

I have a family that comes from the world of sport. My father is a boxer and my mother a marathon runner. I had concentrated on tennis. And then the vagaries of life allowed me to discover the padel and to really get into this sport.

  • Robin can talk to girls

The appointment of Robin Haziza at the head of the France ladies team is a good thing I think. He is very educational and knows how to talk to girls. I think the girls trust him and that is the most important.

  • Complicated moments

I had complicated moments last year. On a personal level, and there was an impact on my overall level of play in 2019. In 2020, I'm much better. The Mélissa of today is not that of 2019.

  • Léa Godallier had an incredible season

Our separation with Léa Godallier is a bit normal. She plays very well. Léa had an incredible year in 2019. And I was rather on a difficult slope. Léa did good tests of World Padel Tour.

Find the + / The naughty questions / the INSIDE in the podcast here: https://youtu.be/Bbnb5kMEcXg

Xan is a fan of padel. But also rugby! And his posts are just as punchy. Physical trainer of several padel, he unearths atypical posts or deals with topical subjects. It also gives you some tips to develop your physique for the padel. Clearly, he imposes his offensive style as on the field of padel !

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