Who watched the women's final of the Mexico Major 2025? Because, let's be honest: if you missed it, you didn't miss much. The overall level of play was disappointing, far below what one expects from a Major final. The responsibility lies primarily with the world number one pair, who were clearly absent from their match.

Obviously, Bea González and Claudia Fernández, veritable nemeses of the ranking leaders, are largely responsible. But the observation remains striking: it's rare to have seen Delfina Brea in such difficulty, both in the choice of shots investmentsthat in the aerial game management, with an accumulation of errors unusual at this level.

Mexico Major: Bea González and Claudia Fernández dominate the number 1 spots and take the title

In the crosscourt match, Claudia Fernández was remarkable, particularly during the first set, before occasionally getting carried away by enthusiasm and taking excessive risks. The same can be said for Bea González, who played a very good match overall, but was punctuated by a few glaring errors that could have turned the match around. On the other side of the net, however, the world number ones seemed withdrawn, almost absent. This raises questions about a possible physical problem.

The question deserves to be asked. Traditionally, this tournament is known to generate certain unpleasant side effects, particularly related to food: digestive problems, stomach aches, episodes of unusual fatigue… All factors already observed in the past in Mexico and which can have a real impact on performance.

Gemma Triay's attacking play is also noteworthy. Usually so dominant in this area, she has multiplied the... high viboras, lightly supported and relatively legible, without really seeking the By 3 Nor the smash to destabilize the opposing defense. Yet, Bea González wasn't putting her under constant pressure on the crosscourt. Against a defense as solid as Fernández and González's, these types of shots quickly became a series of gifts.

This situation echoes the comments of Pierre Guille Sánchez, who recently mentioned the advanced state of fatigue among some players at the end of the season. With the Barcelona Finals approaching, the last major event of the year, several athletes seem to be running out of steam.

The Mexico Major reignites the debate: is the season too long? Should P2s no longer be almost mandatory?

Playing outdoors may also have influenced the overall level of play, even though the weather conditions in Mexico remained relatively pleasant at the end of the day. It's also worth noting the lack of crowd involvement for a women's final, which didn't help to raise the intensity of the match. The result is clear: this Major will not be remembered, despite its symbolic importance, especially in Acapulco, an iconic location in the history of professional padel.

Therefore, a question arises: what do you do? The answer isn't simple. Should the number of tournaments be reduced? Yet, at the same time, some players participate in exhibitions, private leagues, or unofficial competitions during periods meant for rest. These events, often more lucrative, are difficult for players and their managers to refuse. But this overload eventually takes its toll on the official circuit, with a clear impact on the quality of play.

One thing is certain: this type of final does not help attract a new television audience. The governing bodies will have to address these issues quickly, whether for the quality of the show, players' health ou public engagement.

There is little doubt that in Barcelona, ​​indoors, for the grand finale of the season, the level will be on a completely different level. Even if the hierarchy is already established, both for the women and the men, the players will be eager to finish on a stronger note, in front of a crowd from all over Europe.

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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