The recent dynamics of the women's circuit have revealed an unexpected statistic: the world number ones  Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea  are going through an unusual period at the most critical time of the tournaments. Despite a remarkable 2025 season,  the finals  have proven more complex in recent months, the latest final against the new pair  Ustero / Sanchez  au  Riyadh P1  is the perfect example.

Overall dominance, but frustrating finals

The project formed by  Gemma Triay  et  Delfi Brea  clearly aimed for the top of world padel. Objective achieved with authority in the rankings, driven by impressive consistency throughout last season.

However, one figure is now attracting attention:  five finals  disputed recently,  five defeats .
 Kuwait, Dubai, Acapulco, Barcelona and now Riyadh  They are showing a rare trend for a pair who are at the top of the hierarchy but are struggling to close out their tournaments.

Rotterdam, the latest trophy to date

We must go back to the  P1  de  Rotterdam , won the  5 October to find the trace of their last title. A success that crowned an exceptional season.

 Nine trophies by 2025 including  three Majors  :  Doha, Rome  et  Paris This assessment serves as a reminder of just how much the Spanish-Argentine pair remains one of the absolute benchmarks of the circuit.

Triay/Brea and Coello/Tapia officially world number 1 in 2025

This negative streak therefore does not call into question their  global level but rather highlights the extreme difficulty of current decisive matches, especially with the recent pairing changes on the women's circuit. They will nevertheless need to quickly get back on track to respond to the onslaught from the  new pairs.  

An ever-growing women's circuit

The context partly explains this evolution. Women's padel continues to gain depth and intensity. The gap between the very best pairs is gradually narrowing. And that's good news.

 Gemma Triay  She herself acknowledged this in Riyadh:  retain the number one position  becomes each season  more demanding The differences now lie in...  some points ,  some tournaments  and sometimes  some tactical decisions .

Finals, by their very nature, concentrate this maximum level of pressure and intensity.

Riyadh P1: Coello / Tapia launch 2026, Ustero / Sánchez strike hard from the start

A pair that remains a benchmark

Despite this unfavorable run of results,  Triay and Brea  have already demonstrated their  mental toughness  and their  adaptability Their consistency at the highest level remains intact.

More challenging periods are a normal part of the cycles in elite sports. And if there's one certainty on the circuit, it's the ability of the top teams to bounce back.

A losing streak today. Perhaps the prelude to a new winning cycle.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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