Spain looks set to clinch the title women's padel world champion in 2024 in Qatar, while Argentina would once again occupy the place of vice-champion. And it is difficult to imagine another scenario. Spain's supremacy is indisputable: just count the number of Spanish and Argentine players present in the world top 10 to understand the dominant force of Spain in women's padel.
Two years ago, the final did not generate much interest. On the other hand, for the nations competing for the 3th place in the world, there is much to say and analyze.
Spain | Ranking | Argentina | Ranking |
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Ariana Sanchez | 1 | Delfina Brea | 5 |
Paula Josemaria | 1 | Claudia jensen | 12 |
Gemma Triay | 3 | Virginia Riera | 16 |
Claudia fernandez | 4 | Aranzazu Osoro | 17 |
Beatriz gonzalez | 6 | Julieta Bidahorria | 37 |
Marta Ortega | 7 | Martina Fassio | 52 |
Jessica castello | 8 | Daiara Valenzuela | 110 |
Alejandra Salazar | 13 | Maria Laura Ferreyra | 133 |
Italy, a nation on the rise
For Argentina, the situation is even more worrying: it is now threatened by Italy, which is gradually gaining ground. A closer look at the performances shows that Italy is gaining ground, while Argentina seems to be losing its shine and even has 2 players ranked above 100th in the world...
France: an underestimated potential?
La France also has assets with players like Jessica Ginier, whose potential is undeniable although his ranking does not reflect his real level due to his limited participation in the events of the FIP Tour. Conversely, Italian women are very active on the professional secondary circuit. This is perhaps the strength of the France : an underestimated “team weight”. Players like Charlotte Soubrié et Lucile Pothier, almost absent from the FIP Tour, are ready to surprise.
Italy | Ranking | France | Ranking |
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Carolina orsi | 27 | Alix Collombon | 29 |
Giorgia Marchetti | 44 | Léa Godallier | 56 |
Lorena Vano | 63 | Carla Toully | 94 |
Carlotta Casali | 64 | Jessica Ginier | 109 |
Chiara Pappacena | 80 | Charlotte Soubrié | 151 |
Emily stellato | 89 | Camille Sireix | 151 |
Giulia Sussarello | 101 | Lucile Pothier | 157 |
Martina Parmigiani | 118 | Fiona Ligi | 234 |
A victory against Italy: exploit or surprise?
Talk about an exploit in the event of a French victory over Italy: Italy has a more homogeneous team, with six players ranked in the world top 100, compared to only three for France. It would be at the very least a big surprise. But The France must believe in his chances thanks to his strengths and potential. However, one point of uncertainty remains: Carla Toully Is she completely recovered from her back pain? When FIP Gold Lyon, this question had already been asked.
Nations in ambush
Let's not forget the Portugal, the Sweden and Netherlands, always on the lookout, as observed during the last European ChampionshipsHowever, these nations lack balance within their teams, as both confrontations have shown. France / Portugal in Italy.
Netherlands | Ranking | Portugal | Ranking | Sweden | Ranking |
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Marcella Koek | 69 | Sofia Araujo | 10 | Carolina Navarro Björk | 55 |
Stephanie Weterings | 86 | Ana Caterina Nogueira | 34 | amanda girdo | 113 |
Maaike Betz | 137 | Patricia Ribeiro | 70 | Linnea Björk | 293 |
Janine Hemmes | 143 | Catarina santos | 108 | Baharak Soleimani | 309 |
Liza Groenveld | 194 | Catarina Vilela | 132 | Juni Sjöland | 534 |
Segou Jonker | 202 | Clarinha Santos | 206 | Lisa Andersson | 892 |
Bo Luttikhuis | 209 | Claudia Gaspar | 360 | Hanna Börjeson | 892 |
Tess De Vocht | 342 | Katia Rodrigues | 892 | Sofia Arvidsson | Not classified |
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Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.