The Greenweez Paris Major 2024 will not only be marked by the quality of the game or the sporting stakes, but also by a record: Andrea Ustero, at just 17 years old, becomes the youngest player to play in a final of a Major Premier Padel.
A meteoric rise
Andrea Ustero, little known just a few months ago, is now at the center of all discussions. In just two tournaments alongside Delfina Brea, Ustero has already managed to reach a final, an achievement that shows not only her individual quality but also her adaptability at a high level. Together, they created a surprise by eliminating more experienced and higher-ranked pairs to reach the final of one of the most prestigious events in world padel.
A precocious talent and a surprising maturity
What is impressive about Ustero, beyond her technical talent, is her ability to handle pressure despite her young age. At 17, playing in the final of a tournament of this magnitude is not given to everyone. Her speed, her liveliness and her tactical understanding of the game already make her a formidable player. With Delfina Brea As a partner, Ustero has found a choice ally, bringing balance and complementarity to their duo. But this association will be short-lived since Bea Gonzalez is doing better and better.
A record for the history of padel
This final between Ariana Sánchez-Paula Josemaría [1] and Delfina Brea-Andrea Ustero [4] is not just a title fight. It is also a historic moment for the sport, because Andrea Ustero becomes youngest player to reach Major final Premier Padel.
If Ustero were to win the title, she would become the youngest champion in the history of the Premier Padel, further etching his name in the annals of sport.
At just 17 years old, Ustero shows that the future is assured, and his record in Paris is probably only the first in a long series of successes.
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.