Francisco Gil begins a new season alongside Argentinian Ramiro Moyano. After missing the South American tour of the WPT, the player from Córdoba found the track during the Reus Open 500. Known for his game ofpure padel"With incredible reflexess, 'Xisco' is determined to titillate the cream of the padel global. There Xisquina, the special relationship with his trainer Severino and his partner Moyano, his new racquet, the player from Puente Genil (Cordoba) confides in Padel Magazine.

La 'Xisquina', the special move of Francisco Gil

Xisco: "When a player hits, I really like to stay deep in the field and block. I don't always know how to block on the right. If you position yourself to hit a forehand, the ball goes the other way and you don't have time to change position, then you have to react quickly. One day it occurred to me to hit the ball from behind, perform a contrapared and it worked out well. As the matches progressed, I saw that it was effective. I said to myself that I would do it when I could, because it is a good resource and a good variation and we nicknamed this move the “Xisquiña”."

Make your partner shine above all

Francisco Gil y Ramiro Moyano - Doha

Xisco: "I am a player who is made for my partner to play well. If I play badly, it will be difficult for my partner to benefit from anything. If I play well, it is my partner who shines the most. I give him the opportunity to play more freely. It is true that right players, we are not the most spectacular. Chingotto, Di Nenno or even Bergamini, we try to make our partner more spectacular than us. THE padel is played as a team."

The good relationship with Ramiro Moyano and Severino Iezzi, the key to success

Francisco Gil-Severino-Moyano-Doha

Xisco "Whether with Severino or Ramiro, the relationship is very good. We always joke whether it's on the bench or in the hotel. The other day he cut me and Ramiro's hair. He is always joking or dancing about anything. We carry on a lot and it's going very well. JI think that's the key to producing a good game on the pitch.”

Padel Magazine : “Aren't you afraid that he will give you the same haircut as him?”

Xisco: “No, no, it would be complicated, the mower would break down (laughs)”

Francisco Gil - Moyano 2 - Doha

Xisco: "With Ramiro we showed it last year, things are going well, we finished with a good level. This year we started well, I think we are raising our level. We still lack a little consistency and more regularity. I think we have a good margin of progress. Everyone brings something to the other and we complement each other.”

His tattoo after the final in Menorca

Xisco: "I already had in mind to tattoo my arm, it has nothing to do with the result. For example for the Cordoba Open (city where I come from), we lost in the first round, but it was a unique experience and it was the first time that I played against Bela. If I am tattooed it will not be linked to the result or for the final but more for the moment lived."

The new adventure with Black Crown

Francisco Gil y Pala Blackcrown- Doha

Xisco: “Whether it's for the racquet, the style, or the people who work at Blackcrown, I'm very happy. Very happy to be part of the brand. With the racket (the Black Crown Special 16K), I felt something special from the first moment. Whether in terms of sensations or design, I love it. I can't wait for people to try the racquet and see the quality of this pala. She is incredible."

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The full interview with Xisco on video (in Spanish with subtitles), it's just below!

Vincent Gallie

A fan of oval football, round ball but also racket sports, he was stung by the padel during his adolescence in Galicia. As comfortable in front of the camera as behind a microphone, Vince will be able to bring his vision and expertise as a fan of the little yellow ball.

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