‘I get tired of losing, but I don't get tired of winning’: Gemma Triay on padel, ambition and Dubai
Picture this: you’re playing on a padel court set up in Dubai Opera Garden, with Burj Khalifa lit up on one side, and water swaying from the emirate’s iconic fountain on the other, in the heart of Downtown Dubai. At the court, you’re accompanied by a group of the best padel players in the world, along with distinguished VIPs that include Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta, former world No 2…
Spanish world No 1 padel player Gemma Triay expressed her excitement and pride about the Dubai Premier Padel P1 tournament, which began on Sunday. She recounted a memorable event at the Hamdan Sports Complex in Downtown Dubai, surrounded by top players and VIPs, including Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta and former world No 2 tennis player Paula Badosa.
Triay, the most decorated woman in professional padel history, detailed her triple-header tournament, starting with a win in Kuwait, followed by a victory with Team Spain at the World Cup in Qatar. She is currently preparing for the Dubai P1 championship, which will be held before the season concludes with stops in Acapulco and Barcelona.
Triay's partnership with fellow Spanish player Paula Josemaria was tested during the World Cup final, as they faced each other in the women's final after competing as partners earlier in the tournament. Despite the challenge, Triay remained happy to share the experience with her teammates, emphasizing the significance of the World Cup as a special event in their competitive season.
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