Alejandra Salazar had not won a pairs title since March 2023, but the Spanish legend has finally returned to success at FIP Platinum Lyon. Associated with the young Martina Calvo, barely 17 years, the Madrilenian soon 40 years offered himself a new trophy and a breath of youth.

The Salazar-Calvo duo wins in Lyon

On the floor of the Gerland Sports Palace, Salazar and Calvo dominated Marina Guinart et Tamara Icardo in the final (6 / 3 7 / 6) to pick up their first title togetherA symbolic victory: almost 23 years apart between the two players, but a complicity and an intelligence of play which made the difference throughout the week.

Calvo and Salazar tame Icardo / Guinart in the final of the FIP Platinum Lyon

For Calvo, it is a first professional title just 17 years, 3 months and 14 days. For Salazar, it is the 53rd title of his career, the first on the FIP circuit, After 52 WPT trophies et 7 world titles with Spain.

Experience and transmission

Like a Fernando Belasteguín At the end of his career, Salazar seems to have found a new role: that of for young talent. With Calvo, she doesn't just coach, she wins again, proving that she remains competitive against the best world pairs.

Heading for Newgiza

The duo will be back in two weeks for the Newgiza P2, with a relaunched dynamic and morale at its highest. Between Alejandra's experience and Martina's freshness, this pair could well become one of the more interesting to follow at the end of the season.

In the meantime, Martina Calvo will be in Cadiz this week to compete in the European Championships with theSpanish team, a new major step in the rise of the young prodigy.

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 !

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