The question was inevitable. It was asked at a press conference by El Negro González at the Barcelona Finals. Why did Paquito Navarro and Jon Sanz decide to end their collaboration?
Clearly a sensitive subject, which Jon Sanz agreed to answer, but also with a certain restraint.

From the outset, Paco makes his intentions clear:
"This question is for Jon..."

A light introduction, and at the same time, one that sets the tone: this change was not what Paquito Navarro wanted.

"It's not about results."

On one point, Jon Sanz is categorical: The separation has nothing to do with the results.
"I can say that it's not because of the results. He knows that."

He also emphasizes the quality of the work done together:
"We played at a very high level."
This observation makes the decision harder for the public to understand, but it also highlights the complexity of the situation.

A personal decision, made with discretion.

Jon Sanz then discusses a more personal aspect of his reasoning:
"As Paco told me, I'm a sensitive person."

Without going into details, he explains that he feels certain personal needs:
"I think I need certain things."
But he prefers not to go any further:
"I don't really want to explain precisely why, because it's a somewhat sensitive subject."

Unwavering respect for Paquito Navarro

Throughout his speech, Jon Sanz was keen to reiterate the high regard he has for his partner:
"I'm currently playing with a player who plays incredibly well, and who is a wonderful person."

He also acknowledges that this change involves a degree of uncertainty:
"The change I'm about to make might be a mistake, or it might not."

Jon Sanz concludes by rejecting any idea of ​​a definitive break:
"You never know what the future holds, whether we'll play together again or not."

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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