Marta Marrero, a queen of women’s padel 

Marta Marrero Marrero, born on 16 January 1983 in Arucas, Spain, is a former professional tennis player who became a padel star. She is now recognised as one of the world’s best padel players, having made her World Padel Tour (WPT) debut in 2013.

The basics

• Name: Marta Marrero Marrero
• Nickname: N/A
• Date of birth: 16 January 1983
• Place of birth: Arucas, Spain
• Height: 1.73 m
• Current partner: Aranzazu Osoro Ulrich
• Playing side: Right

Marta Marrero’s career

Marta Marrero’s early years and rise

Marta Marrero was a professional tennis player before switching to padel. In tennis, she reached world No. 47 and won several ITF and WTA titles. In 2013, she decided to turn to padel, a choice that marked the start of a successful new career.

2013–2015: Early success in padel

Marta Marrero began playing on the World Padel Tour in 2013 alongside Alejandra Salazar. After a period of adjustment, they made a name for themselves on the circuit. In 2015, although often overshadowed by Mapi and Majo Sánchez Alayeto, they began to show their potential.

2016–2018: At her peak with Alejandra Salazar

In 2016, Marta Marrero and Alejandra Salazar reached the top of the World Padel Tour rankings after an exceptional season. In 2017, however, Alejandra Salazar suffered a serious injury, forcing Marta to team up temporarily with Cata Tenorio. Despite this setback, Marta improved her game, strengthening both her defensive and attacking skills. Back with Alejandra in 2018, they finished the season as the second-ranked pair in the padel rankings, while winning more titles than any other pair that year.

2019–2020: Going from strength to strength with Marta Ortega and Paula Josemaría

In 2019, Marta Marrero teamed up with young prodigy Marta Ortega. Together, they dominated the circuit, winning seven titles and finishing the season top of the rankings. In 2020, Paula Josemaría became her new partner, forming a formidable pair.

2021–present: A break for motherhood

In 2021, Marta Marrero decided to take a break from her padel career to focus on motherhood. She planned to return to the court in 2024. She remains among the 10 most decorated female players, alongside Gemma Triay, Beatriz González, Delfina Brea and Claudia Fernandez.

Her wins and awards

Marta Marrero’s padel career has been filled with success. Here are some of her main achievements:

2016 : First in the WPT rankings with Alejandra Salazar

2018: Second in the WPT rankings, winning six titles with Alejandra Salazar

2019: First in the WPT rankings with Marta Ortega, winning seven titles

Marta Marrero’s equipment

Marta Marrero is sponsored by various brands for her padel clothing and uses high-quality equipment to optimise her performance on court. Her long-standing equipment sponsor is Black Crown.

Marta’s racket is designed to offer excellent control and plenty of power to suit her attacking style of play: it’s the Black Crown Hurricane. Part of a range dedicated to the Spanish player, the Hurricane stands out for its forgiveness, thanks to soft EVA foam that absorbs vibrations and provides a good feel on impact. 

This round racket is ideal for control yet remains versatile thanks to its hybrid frame made from fibreglass and carbon. Its design and elongated grip provide a comfortable, precise hold. It also features Low Density Piton Glass, 2TB Air and Two Hands Grip technologies for improved durability and consistency.

Playing style and commitment to the padel world

Marta Marrero is known for her versatile, aggressive game. Her transition from tennis to padel helped her develop a strong baseline game while retaining the ability to attack near the net. Her style is marked by excellent striking technique and an ability to hit powerful, precise shots.

Marta Marrero’s best padel points

Marta is known for her spectacular points and her ability to return difficult balls. Her matches are full of impressive moments that showcase her exceptional talent and competitive esprit.

Marta Marrero is a padel icon, known for her determination and exceptional talent. Her career has been marked by numerous successes, and fans are eagerly anticipating her return in 2024. 

Aurial Padel

Off the court, she also contributes to the development of padel through her company, Aurial Padel by Marta Marrero. Aurial Padel is a chain of padel clubs based mainly in Catalonia, Spain. Contrary to what you might think, Aurial Padel does not specialise in selling padel equipment, but in managing padel clubs and sports facilities.

These clubs feature panoramic courts and courts built to World Padel Tour (WPT) standards. They offer a range of services, including individual and group lessons and a padel school run by the player herself. They also provide padel licences. Aurial Padel regularly organises tournaments and events to promote padel and give its members opportunities to compete.

Her successful return in 2024

Former padel world No. 1 Marta Marrero made a much-anticipated return to the professional circuit in June 2024 after taking more than a year off to focus on her family. She returned at the Premier Padel tournament in Bordeaux, playing alongside Argentina’s Aranza Osoro. Although Marrero had no FIP ranking points of her own, Osoro’s points allowed the pair to enter the tournament’s main draw directly.

Marta Marrero left the World Padel Tour at the end of the 2022 season to focus on her new life as a mother and on managing the Aurial Padel Academy. 

Her return to the circuit was marked by an impressive performance, showing that she had lost none of her skills during her break. She expressed her enthusiasm and commitment to the sport, saying that she was not yet considering retiring for good.