The end of the 2025 season, as is often the case, reignites discussions surrounding...  pair changes  in the world of padel. And this year, two names keep coming up:  Paula Josemaría  et  Gemma Triay Two leaders, two world-class players, two complementary styles… and two players for whom the question of the future could soon arise.

 Josemaría / Sánchez: more than five years together… but a cycle that is running out of steam? 

The pair  Paula Josemaría / Ariana Sanchez  have been playing together for over  five years A record of longevity in modern women's padel. An ultra-productive partnership, but one that clearly experienced a dip in 2025.

Facts :

  • They lost their  world throne  after a difficult start to the season.
  • They went through several very irregular months.
  • They regained confidence at the end of the year with  three consecutive titles .
  • Their momentum was halted at  Dubai , with a defeat in the semi-finals.

If the Spanish fail to  regain the world number 1 ranking  by the end of the season, the possibility of a  separation  It would no longer be a taboo subject. Paula herself did not close the door in an interview: she will decide "after the season", without confirming or denying a possible breakup.

 Triay/Brea: number 1 but less dominant 

On the other side, the pair  Gemma Triay / Delfi Brea  remains  world number 1 , but the dynamics are no longer the same as at the beginning of the year:

  •  Three consecutive tournaments without a title 
  • Less physical impact
  • A more fluctuating level of play
  • A final lost in Dubai

Nothing to worry about in the immediate future: barring any major unforeseen event, they will end  Volume 1 .

 A Josemaría / Triay pair: impossible… or just improbable? 

On paper, a pair  Paula Josemaría / Gemma Triay  It makes a huge number of fans dream. The reasons are obvious:

Paula,  left-handed  ultra-powerful, is today one of the  best right-wing players Gemma, a player of  left  This comprehensive system is a global benchmark. Their combination would theoretically be devastating.

But in reality, this scenario remains  very complicated If Gemma Triay finishes the season as world number 1 alongside Delfi Brea, there would be very little reason to want to separate.

 A Josemaría/González partnership: a much more credible scenario 

If there is one hypothesis that makes sense, it is that of a pair  Paula Josemaría / Bea González  in 2026.

Why?

  •  Bea González  showed in Dubai and throughout the season that at her best, she can  to dominate anyone .
  • Her playing style would perfectly complement Paula's.
  • The two have already affirmed their mutual respect… and it would be difficult for Bea to refuse if Paula called her.
  • Paula hinted that she might consider a change "after the season".

A pair  Josemaría / Bea González  would be one of the most explosive and consistent on the circuit. And this one really is  feasible .

 What other combinations could there be? 

If this game of dominoes starts, other associations would become plausible:

  •  Delfi Brea / Ariana Sánchez 
  •  Claudia Fernández / Ariana Sánchez 
  •  Gemma Triay /… ?  (according to the movements of the top)

The end of the season could become a real turning point for the women's circuit.

 Conclusion: End of cycle in sight? 

Nothing is set in stone, nothing is official. But several signs indicate that the women's market could be about to undergo significant changes:

  • Josemaría / Sánchez may be reaching the end of a cycle.
  • Triay / Brea dominates but no longer displays the same intensity.
  • Bea González explodes even higher and becomes a highly sought-after pick.

One thing is certain: the idea of ​​a  Josemaría / Triay  It's intriguing, but the real path to follow might well be a  Josemaría / González .

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !