This Sunday, the women's final of the Premier Padel Finals promises to be a gripping clash between the world number 1, Arianna Sanchez and Paula Josemaria, and the pair formed by Gemma Triay and Claudia Fernandez. If the advantage is Sanchez / Josemaria, the match could be closer than it seems according to the statistics of Padel Intelligence.
A history in favor of number 1
With 6 wins against 5 in favor of Sanchez and Josemaria, and especially a 4-1 in the final, the number 1s start with a slight psychological advantage. Triay and Fernandez's only victory in the final was at Valladolid, one of the fastest tracks on the circuit, which might not be repeated in the slower conditions of the Palau Sant Jordi.
A balanced confrontation in key statistics
In 2024, Sanchez and Josemaria won 50,7% of the points, against 49,3% for Triay and Fernandez, a relatively small gap that underlines the balance between the two pairs. However, the numéro 1 are slightly more effective on break opportunities: 47 breaks converted from 104 opportunities, against On 44 105 for Triay and Fernandez.
The two pairs also agree on their ability to create opportunities: 60 games with break opportunities for Sanchez / Josemaria against 61 for Triay / Fernandez.
A prestigious title at stake
The world number ones will seek to consolidate their dominance by adding a new prestigious title to their list of achievements, while Triay will attempt to win his troisième Premier Padel Finals, giving his partner Claudia Fernandez her very first title in this tournament.
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 !