Le  Pretoria P1  will not only mark the first visit of  Premier Padel  en  South Africa The tournament will also be the starting point for many new projects, with no less than  15 new pairs  who will make their official debuts after the numerous changes that have taken place in recent weeks.

While the women's scene has been turned upside down by a veritable game of musical chairs, the men's circuit has also been profoundly reshaped, particularly after the separation of several established duos.

 The female figure opens a new era 

Among the most anticipated partnerships is that of  Claudia Fernández  et  Martina Calvo .

At just 17 years old, Martina Calvo continues her rise by joining one of the most consistent players on the circuit. On one side,  Claudia Fernández  He brings his top-level experience and tactical solidity. On the other hand, Martina relies on her power and aggression to form a pair that could quickly become a major player.

Another attraction of the tournament is the reunion between  Marta Ortega  et  Sofia Araújo .

Having teamed up in the past, the two players embark on a new chapter with the ambition of reclaiming the top spot in the rankings. Ortega's court intelligence and the Portuguese player's power could quickly wreak havoc on the circuit.

 Gonza Alfonso launches the major movement among men 

In men, it is the separation between  Gonza Alfonso  et  Javi Barahona  which triggered a veritable chain reaction.

The Argentinian player will now form a team with  Tino Libaak , world champion with Argentina. A highly anticipated partnership.

Direct consequence,  Alex Chozas  recovers  Javi Barahona A very explosive pair, capable of causing damage.

 Associations to watch closely 

Several other new teams could quickly shake up the hierarchy.

 Álex Ruiz  will try to revive his season alongside  Javi García Mora , in a balanced pairing combining experience and defensive solidity.

The experienced one  Sanyo Gutiérrez  he, for his part, is partnering with  Juanlu Esbri , an offensive profile that could perfectly complement the game of the “Mago”.

Other expected debuts:

  •  José Jiménez / Álex Arroyo 
  •  Tolito Aguirre / Pablo Garcia 
  •  Pablo Lijó / Xisco Gil 
  •  Maxi Sánchez / Dani Santigosa 
  •  José Diestro / Marc Sintes 
  •  Antonio Fernández / Nacho Vilariño 
  •  Santi Pineda / Javi Ruiz 
  •  Juan Cruz Belluati / Ignacio Piotto 
  •  Álvaro Cepero / Teo Zapata 

 A tournament that will serve as the first revealer 

With so many new associations, the  Pretoria P1  will constitute a true full-scale test.

Some pairs will need time to develop their understanding, while others could cause an upset in their very first tournament together. One thing is certain: this first South African event will be closely watched, as it could provide the first indications of the new hierarchy on the circuit after this summer transfer window.

Benjamin Dupouy

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 !

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