Professional player and number 9 in the WPT ranking.
A promising young professional padel player, the Valencian born player started practicing the sport at an early age thanks to her brother. Since then, she has been a relentless player on the professional circuit, winning numerous national and international tournaments.
How and when did you start playing padel?
I started when I was 15 years old. At first, I played tennis, but my mother encouraged me to try padel because I had more opportunities to become a professional. My brother gave me some vouchers he had, and thanks to that I was able to try the sport for the first time.
When did you realize you could become a professional player?
At the beginning it was difficult because I juggled padle with university. My partner Sandra Hernández and I tried several times to become professionals but didn´t have any luck. In the 2020-2021 season, Sandra encouraged me to try again, and I succeeded.
You have been the first Valencian player to win a World Padel Tour tournament. What does this mean to you?
It’s an honor to have made history in Valencian padel and to be the first Valencian player to win a World Padel Tour title. Nobody is going to take this recognition away from me, it’s a reward for my work.
You are currently ranked 9th in the World Padel Tour rankings, how did you get there?
I got there with a lot of effort, a lot of sacrifice and a lot of tears, but above all, with a lot of joy.
Your partner on the track is Virginia Riera. What does she mean to you and what does she bring to you professionally?
Virginia is a great player, but above all a great person. She gives me a certain level of maturity and gives me confidence because she is a very empathetic and understanding person. We understand each other very well, and that quality is very important in a sport like this.
You have recently signed a sponsorship agreement with Oliva Nova, how do you feel about it and are you excited to be an ambassador for a destination that is strongly committed to sports tourism?
For me it’s an honor to be an ambassador for Oliva Nova, it represents a lot of values that I identify with, both family and sport related, and quiet tourism. I am very happy to be able to represent the Resort in every World Padel Tour match I play and in any event.
What do you think of the Oliva Nova courts, do you like playing there and why?
I love Oliva Nova courts. I think the layout is excellent and the fact that it is so close to the resort makes it very easy for customers to access. It is a court with very good conditions.
What is the day-to-day life of a professional padel player like?
My daily routine consists of getting up, having breakfast, training, having brunch, going back to training, having lunch… I also have a nap from time to time, and I go to the physio and or therapist whatever I have scheduled for that day.
How is the presence of women in the sport nowadays?
Fortunately, female athletes are increasingly present in the media and in society, so we are more valued and respected.
Do you have a referral?
I really like Rafa Nadal, Serena Williams or Roger Federer.
What are your plans for the future?
The truth is that I haven’t thought about it yet. I have a degree in teaching, so being a teacher could be a very good option when I stop playing padel. My dream would be to become a teacher and remain associated with the world of sport. I still have to give it a thought before making a decision.
