We keep repeating it: professional padel is undergoing a complete transformation with young players taking over and older players gradually being pushed out.

This year clearly marks a turning point in the professional padel landscape with the retirements of Pablo Lima, Juan Martin Diaz, Juani Mieres, Eli Amatriain, and the Alayeto twins. And this upheaval can be seen all the way to the Master Final. In fact, the competition that pits the sixteen best players of the season against each other will be played this year without two emblematic representatives of our sport: Fernando Belasteguin and Maxi Sanchez. A first for both players, who have participated in all previous editions of this “masters tournament”.

It was all the more annoying as the two men, injured during the last tournaments, were not able to fully defend their chances. They finished respectively in 18th and 25th place in the Race and will therefore follow the competition at home. A hard blow for these two legends but especially for Bela, who was still sixteenth when he was forced to take a break to treat his elbow.

The Argentinian will always be able cheering on his teammate Miguel Yanguas, who will team up with his former partner, Sanyo Gutiérrez. Waiting to find the Top 16 next season?

Xan is a fan of padel. But also of rugby! And his posts are just as punchy. Physical trainer of several padel players, he finds atypical posts or deals with current topics. He also gives you some advice to develop your physique for padel. Clearly, he imposes his offensive style as on the padel court!

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