It is legitimate to ask why the players do not follow their male counterparts in the boycott of P2 tournaments on the professional circuit. Your questions have been numerous. Usually, an article brings new information, but in this specific case, the facts are already known and remain unchanged.

Among players, opinions on the matter are very divergent. players directly impacted by the new regulations express their disappointment, as it becomes even more difficult to access qualifications, and even more so, to main board. But for such a movement to really gain momentum, the best players in the world are fully committed.

Behind the scenes, several players explain that it is complicated to join the boycott if no collective dynamic is established. Among the gentlemen, the boycott works because a majority of players are solidarity. However, some exceptions exist, particularly among players ranked around the 150th place, who continue to participate in tournaments. These are also strongly criticized by players such as Pablo Lijó, Gonzalo Rubio or, Cristian Gutiérrez, who denounce those who take advantage of the boycott to gain points, going so far as to speak of "theft" from their comrades.

This is the right place crux of the matter for the ladies. Earn points to progress, obtain a best ranking and be first in the series (which can guarantee a bye or a more favorable picture) is a path strewn with pitfalls. To avoid too many players are not penalized On the sporting level, all of the players concerned adopts a common position. But this unit did not manifest itself.

On the side of gentlemen, some regret this lack of mobilization. They believe that the reform also impacts the players and that, paradoxically, if the boycott were successful, the latter could indirectly benefit from it without having taken part in the movement. Worse, some would even have continued to support Premier Padel by participating in the events.

For some players, the problem lies elsewhere: they consider that the Male stakes are much higher and that their voice will never have the same impact as that of the top 10 players. It is true that the padel superstars are above all male players, which gives their action a much greater weight.

It is therefore difficult to untangle this situation. One thing is certain: the next P2 in Mexico could experience the same scenario as in Spain, With a Massive boycott of top 100 players, or even part of the top 150. Which will not fail to revive the controversy over these players ranked between the 150th and 200th place, accused of taking advantage of the system to accumulate points in the absence of the best.

Franck Binisti

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.

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