In a poll conducted on the Instagram account of Padel Magazine, regarding this season's female rivalry between the world's top two pairs, internet users were asked: Are world No. 1s Ari Sanchez and Paula Josemaria really stronger than the new pair of Gemma Triay and Delphi Brea? ? The result is clear: 69% voters responded immense, against 31% for Yes.

For the majority of participants, the world number 1, who have dominated women's padel for several seasons, are not not considered superior this year to the second world pair composed of Gemma Triay (n ° 3) and Delphi Brea (n ° 5).

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Direct confrontations

This result is not really surprising given the current dynamics. The two pairs faced each other at four times en seven tournaments this season.

Advantage for Triay / Brea, which lead 3 wins to 1 in face-to-face meetings:

  • Brussels P2 : victory Sanchez / Josemaría (6/2 6/4)
  • Qatar Major : victory Triay / Brea (6/4 6/4)
  • Santiago P1 : final canceled
  • Miami P1 : victory Triay / Brea (2/6 6/1 6/4)
  • Gijon P2 : victory Triay / Brea (0/6 6/1 6/4)

The 2025 results

The 2th pair in the world, Triay / Brea, has won four consecutive titles en seven tournaments played, reaching six finals (including that of Santiago, canceled). A very promising start to the collaboration. Among these titles, we note that of Doha , first career Major for Delphi BreaThe pair have a remarkable record: 24 wins for 2 losses.

For their part, the world number 1, Ari Sanchez et Paula Josemaria, who have been playing together since over 4 years, had dominated the 2024 season with 10 tracksincluding 3 Majors and Barcelona Final MasterThis year, the competition has tightened, especially with the emergence of the duo Triay / Brea, which they only beatonceor a Brussels (P2), their latest clash to date.

Their 2025 results: 2 titles (Riyadh and Brussels) en 6 final contests (including the cancelled Santiago final), with 21 wins out of 25 matches played.

A well-launched rivalry

The rivalry between these two pairs is proving to be exciting this season. Triay / Brea lead to the level of direct confrontations, but Sanchez / Josemaría won the last duel. Perhaps they have found the key to turning the tide?

The stakes are high for the rest of the season: Gemma Triay, currently ranked 3rd in the world, is only 800 points away from Ari Sanchez et Paula Josemaria to get the place of global 1 numberThe race for the throne is well underway.

Next potential confrontation: theAsunción P2, 18 to 25 may.

Nicolas Fillaudeau

A big sports enthusiast and former tennis player, I discovered padel a few years ago without really focusing on it. Then I became addicted to this sport by practicing it and watching the premier padel matches. Looking forward to sharing the 2025 news with you!

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