Malaga padel star Bea González crowned champion on home soil

Bea González and Claudia Fernández delivered a masterclass on Sunday to win the Andalucía Malaga Premier Padel, ending a 12‑year wait for a home winner at the Martín Carpena arena.

The third seeds defeated Marta Ortega and Tamara Icardo 6‑2 6‑1 in front of a record crowd of 10,014. It was the second title of the season for the pair after their victory in Asunción.

González, from the Malaga seaside district of El Palo, had long targeted success in her home city. “I wanted to be successful,” she said.

It has been an emotional week, and I’m now satisfied with a job well-done. I am so happy.”

Fans chanted her name all week and wore her shirt.

The 23‑year‑old and her Madrid‑born partner swept through the tournament without dropping a set. This result confirms them as one the most exciting young pairs on the circuit.

Meanwhile, in the men’s final, Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello defended their crown with a 6‑4 7‑5 victory over Ale Galán and Fede Chingotto.

Farewell to an icon

Carolina Navarro was the most decorated padel player in history. The 49‑year‑old, a former world number one with more than 100 titles, said goodbye to the sport in front of her home crowd.

She played her final match alongside Melania merino on Friday and returned to center court on Sunday.

“For my part, I want to be remembered as someone who is good. Navarro said, “That is what really lasts”, in the recorded recording. She was trying to hold back tears.

She was joined by her parents and siblings on the court, before Malaga Mayor Francisco de la Torre gave a commemorative award.