Sanyo Gutiérrez Reveals Her Favorite Player And Her Prediction About The Circuit

The future of women's padel: Sanyo Gutiérrez reveals his favorite player and his prediction about the circuit

The 'Wizard' of San Luis analyzes the growth of women's padel and highlights the threat of new pairs for the reign of Triay and Brea

In a recent interview with 'Veinte Diez', Sanyo Gutiérrez, one of the great legends of padel, made it clear that his admiration for women's padel goes beyond simple courtesy. The Argentine, known for his open and sincere character, not only highlighted the competitive level of the women's circuit, but also revealed who his favorite player is. With a clear opinion on the evolution of this sport, Sanyo highlighted how the fight for the throne has opened, with new couples challenging the dominance of Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea.

2025 was a year marked by the dominance of the Triay-Brea couple, but the horizon for 2026 does not seem so clear. The arrival of new pairs such as Bea González and Paula Josemaría, as well as Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero, promises to make women's padel a more unpredictable competition than ever. These players have demonstrated a level of play that, according to many, is capable of calling into question the supremacy of the current circuit champions.

However, Sanyo doesn't just observe. During his talk, the 'Wizard' expressed his pride in Delfi Brea's achievements, especially when she reached number 1 in the world. “I was very happy for Delfi and her family when she achieved number 1,” said Sanyo, once again showing her closeness with the players on the circuit. But what surprised everyone was his confession about his favorite player: Ari Sánchez. The Argentine did not hesitate to point out her as his “paddle tennis” weakness on the women's circuit, making it clear that he would always choose her.

Ari Sánchez, who shares a playing style very similar to that of Sanyo, has been one of the figures that has stood out the most in recent times. Her combination of strength, technique and agility has made her one of the most feared players on the circuit, and Sanyo was quick to surrender to her talent. “I have a weakness in women's padel tennis, which is Ari (Sánchez). I would always choose her,” said Gutiérrez, making it clear that, in his opinion, Ari is one of the most complete players on the circuit.

In addition, Sanyo did not miss the opportunity to praise Andrea Ustero, Ari Sánchez's new partner. For Gutiérrez, Ari's signing of Ustero has been a success, since the young player has taken a step forward in her career, regaining the confidence she had lost in recent years. “I think Ustero has given Ari that confidence he needed. In addition, Ustero is very hungry and is quickly rising in the ranking,” added the 'Wizard'.

The start of the season for the Sánchez-Ustero couple has been promising, with two consecutive finals and a title in the P1 of Riyadh. In Sanyo's opinion, this couple is called to fight for world number 1 in the near future. “This couple is going to be a candidate, without a doubt,” he stated with determination, comparing the Catalan duo with that of Coki Nieto and Jon Sanz, who have also been a reference in men's padel. For Gutiérrez, what differentiates Sánchez and Ustero is their balance and their ability to combine different styles of play, which makes them very dangerous for any rival.

According to Sanyo, Ari Sánchez has the ability to sustain the match, while Ustero, with his wide repertoire of blows and resources, makes a crucial difference in the development of the matches. “Ari sustains the game and a player like Ustero, who has so many resources up top, makes a lot of difference,” explained Gutiérrez, adding that Ustero still has a lot of room for improvement, especially in her physical aspect, although her evolution is very rapid. “She's just a baby, but she's going to improve a lot,” he concluded.

With this couple in mind, Sanyo predicts that women's padel will experience a season full of emotions and changes at the top of the ranking. The fight for number 1 will not be easy, but for Gutiérrez, the key to new couples is their ability to adapt and evolve quickly. “This duo is going to be one of the great candidates to dominate the circuit,” he stated, making it clear that women's padel has a lot of future ahead of it.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Who is Sanyo Gutiérrez's favorite player in women's padel?

Sanyo Gutiérrez's favorite player is Ari Sánchez. The Argentine highlighted his playing style similar to his and expressed his padel weakness for her.

How does Sanyo see the evolution of women's padel?

Sanyo considers that women's padel is more entertaining than men's, since the fight for the throne is more open than ever. New pairs like Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero represent a real threat to the current champions.

What does Sanyo think about the Ari Sánchez-Andrea Ustero couple?

Sanyo is very optimistic about this duo, highlighting their balance and the talent of both players. He sees Sánchez and Ustero as one of the main candidates to dominate the women's circuit.

Why does Sanyo highlight Andrea Ustero so much?

Sanyo believes that Ustero has brought new confidence to Ari Sánchez and that his hunger for success is making a big difference in his performance. Furthermore, he believes that Ustero has a great future ahead of him.

How does Sanyo see the competition for world number 1 in women's padel?

According to Sanyo, the competition for number 1 is very open, with new couples like Sánchez-Ustero, González-Josemaría and others who are willing to question the dominance of Triay-Brea.

What did Sanyo think about Delfi Brea and its achievement of being number 1?

Sanyo was very happy for Delfi Brea, especially when she reached number 1. She highlighted the importance of this achievement for her and her family.

Does Sanyo believe that Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero have a chance of being number 1?

Yes, Sanyo considers that this couple has everything it takes to fight for world number 1, especially after their performance at the start of the 2026 season.

What is Ari Sánchez's playing style that Sanyo likes?

Sanyo highlights Ari Sánchez's ability to sustain matches, something that is key in paddle tennis. His style perfectly complements that of Andrea Ustero, who provides a great variety of shots.

What similarities does Sanyo see between Ari Sánchez and Coki Nieto?

Sanyo compares the Sánchez-Ustero duo with that of Coki Nieto and Jon Sanz, highlighting their balance and ability to adapt to different playing styles.

Where was Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero's last title held?

The last title of the Sánchez-Ustero pairing was in the P1 of Riyadh, where they achieved an important victory at the beginning of the 2026 season.

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