It’s the kind of announcement that comes without a teaser, without a leak, without a rumour. One morning, a simple press release… and the whole circuit stops for two seconds. After six and a half years together, Gemma Triay and Rodri Ovide have mutually agreed to put their professional relationship on hold. Not an explosive divorce. Not a backstage war. Just an unexpected farewell between two people who still speak to each other with a tenderness rare in top-level sport.
And inevitably, behind the emotion, one question is already burning on everyone’s lips: who’s going to coach the Triay / Brea project now?
A “dupla” that goes beyond padel
In modern women’s padel, there are effective coach-player combinations. And then there are those that become a complete system, an identity. The Triay / Ovide duo was exactly that: a structure built on consistency,ambition and, above all, total trust.
During those six and a half years, they went through every possible cycle:
- The summits: the conquest of number 1, the titles, the weeks when everything seems “easy”.
- The grey areas: periods of doubt, tactics adjustments, moments when you need to keep the bar steady.
- Stability: a rare luxury on a tour where everything changes quickly, all the time.
What makes the news so powerful is not just its duration. It’s the tone of their message: not a break-up, but a pause. And above all, this phrase that says it all: “We’re a family.”
The press release that strikes at the heart
The message shared by both sides is clear, almost intimate. No double talk. No hollow “new chapter”. Just recognition.
“It’s been an incredible six and a half years, sharing dreams, challenges and moments we’ll never forget. We’ve achieved things that seemed impossible and reached the very top of the rankings. Today, by mutual agreement, we’ve decided to take a break.”
In a sport where splits often resemble a soccer transfer, this sobriety is almost disconcerting. It suggests one thing: this isn’t a conflict, it’s a strategic and human decision.
Why this is a major turning point for Triay
Gemma Triay has built part of her dominance on consistency. A clear project, stable technical direction, controlled progress. To slice this thread, even “on good terms”, is to accept a zone of the unknown.
And the unknown, at the highest level, is dangerous.
- Change routines: training, mental preparation, reading matches, everything can change.
- Change of voice: a coach is a filter. He chooses what the player needs to hear, and especially when.
- Change in team dynamics: Triay now shares a project with Delfi Brea, and staff balance becomes central.
In short, even if Gemma remains Gemma, a split like this always creates a little internal tremor.
Who will lead the Triay / Brea duo? The scenarios
The coach market is a silent transfer window. And here, the market is premium. There are several options, but one seems to be a natural: Jorge Martínez, current coach at Delfi Brea.
| Option | Why it sticks | Main risk |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Martínez | Continuity on the Brea side, automatism already in place | Adapting the method to Triay without unbalancing the duo |
| New external figure | Fresh impetus, tailor-made approach for both | Time to adapt, short-term gamble |
| Hybrid staff | Distribution of roles, complementary tactics and on grit | Too many voices, not enough clarity |
What it says about the circuit in 2026
This split is a reminder of the fact that even the most solid projects don’t last forever. Pro padel is evolving fast, demands are rising, and the slightest staff decision becomes a performance lever.
But here, there’s something rarer: the idea that we can split without tearing each other apart. Triay and Ovide don’t close the door, they leave it ajar. And that, on a sometimes brutal on tour, is almost a luxury.
End of an era, beginning of a new puzzle
Yes, it’s a clash. Yes, it’s a turning of a page. But above all it’s a turning point: the Triay / Brea project is changing structure, and this kind of detail can turn a season on its head.
It remains to be seen whether this break will be a mere transition or the true beginning of a new era for Gemma.
Who do you think should head up the Triay / Brea bench? Martínez, a new face, or a coaching duo?
