Preview of the WPT Master Final: Female — team 2 and 1

The biggest and most prestigious event of the year on the World Padel Tour begins on Thursday. The top 16 individually ranked players from the year will battle it out to determine the season's champions in the Master Final. 

In a series of articles, Padel Alto lists and comments on the eight teams that have qualified for the Master Final on both the men's and women's sides. 

Today we go through our choices for teams 2 and 1 on the women's side. 

2. Paula Josemaria & Ari Sanchez 

World ranking: 1
Race of 2022: 1
Coach: Miguel Sciorilli/Gustavo Pratto

Padel Alto´s comment: Paula Josemaria and Ari Sanchez have had a fantastic year. Together, they have taken over the number one spot in the world rankings ahead of Gemma Triay and Alejandra Salazar. 
The Padel Altos editorial team sees Ari Sanchez as the best player in the world, and she has shown incredible padel this season.

Seven World Padel Tour titles and seven runner-up finishes show the pair's continence that has seen them become one of the top teams. They have a solid foundation, a high level of play, and rarely lose in the early rounds. Their 14(!) finals this year and three missed finals in the whole season show that — an incredible achievement.

Not going to the Master Final would be a big disappointment for the pair who won the Master Final in Madrid last season. We think there will also be a final this time, but it will be tough there. 

1. Gemma Triay & Alejandra Salazar

World ranking: 3
Race of 2022: 3
Coach: Rodri Ovide

Padel Alto´s comment: Gemma Triay and Alejandra Salazar have lost their place as the world's best couple this season. But the question is, aren't they the best couple in the world right now?

They are the couple who have won the most tournaments this year, eight of them, and have four runners-up finishes. The pair had a tough period in the middle of the season but have now come back in great form, and the team has won the last four tournaments.

Renowned coach Rodri Ovide coaches them, and we at Padel Alto see the pair as big favorites for the title in Barcelona. Especially considering the form the pair have now, compared to Josemaria and Sanchez.