Alejandra Salazar Bengoechea is a Spanish professional player from padel. Born on December 31, 1985 in Madrid, she currently ranks second in the ranking. World Padel Tour, next to a crossover with the Sanchez/Josemaria pair.

World and Spanish champion on multiple occasions, in pairs or in teams, she is today a reference in the professional world of padel.

Alejandra Salazar having fun on the pitch padel

Back to its beginnings

Alejandra Salazar is a true legend of the padel who has an impressive track record: she has been world champion 5 times, Spanish champion 8 times and has 50 titles to her credit in World Padel Tour.

At the top of padel world for 3 years with Gemma Triay, she is now considered one of the best female players in padel history, if not the best.

Before joining the Menorquina, she teamed from 2015 to 2018 with Marta Marrero, before linking up with one of her current biggest rivals: Ariana Sanchez.

Ariana Sanchez Alejandra Salazar victory menorca open

But after two successful years, Ari and Ale have decided to go their separate ways, with the Madridista deciding to teaming up with Gemma Triay in early 2021.

Stronger than ever with Triay?

If we can say one thing, it's good that Alejandra Salazar and Gemma Triay found each other well. Indeed, since the beginning of their association, they have established themselves as the strongest pair and have finished in first place twice in a row. Today the two women are engaged in a superb battle for the throne with Paula Josemaria and Ariana Sanchez. Which of these two pairs will finish 2023 on top?

Salazar Triay
Salazar Triay

Brand face Bullpadel

The spanish brand Bullpadel, born in 2005, decided to make of Salazar one of its ambassadors of choice. Ale also has its signature pala: la Bullpadel flow.

This racket padel combining flexibility and comfort is a must on the snowshoe market today. It adapts all the more to all players, whether they are beginners, intermediates or professionals.

Salazar Triay clenched fist 2023 La Rioja WPT semi final
Eleonore Coulibaly

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