Alejandra Alonso is parting ways with Alejandra Salazar and teaming up with Marina Guinart. Beyond a simple partner change, this move reshuffles part of the women’s field ahead of the Málaga P1, in a section of the rankings where every realignment can shift the balance of the seeds.
Alejandra Alonso and Marina Guinart: a pair that looks like a good fit on paper
The choiceof Alejandra Alonso is by no means insignificant. At 20 years old, the Spanish player has already established herself near the top of the FIP rankings, with a powerful left-handed game capable of dominating rallies and finishing points when the ball rises. Her official FIP ranking currently places her 14th in the world, with 4,774 points.
Facing her, Marina Guinart brings a more seasoned background, a strong game on the forehand, and the consistency that has allowed her to maintain a position near the top 15. The FIP ranks her 16th in the world, with 3,864 points. The pairing could therefore form a balanced pair: Alonso for power, Guinart for build-up play, anticipation, and consistency in extended rallies.
Why the split with Salazar Matters
This decision also brings an end to the partnership between Alejandra Alonso and Alejandra Salazar, a project that held special significance. Salazar, once the undisputed leader of the global padel scene, is having a highly watched season and remains ranked 13th in the world according to the FIP. Her partnership with Alonso combined experience, mentorship, and immediate ambition.
This change doesn’t necessarily mean a failure on tour. Above all, it reflects how quickly the balance of power is shifting in women’s tennis. Pairs are looking to optimize their complementary strengths: playing side, defensive coverage, ability for acceleration off the baseline, and performance on crucial points. In this context, Alonso may find in Guinart a partner whose progression aligns more closely with her own.
A development to watch ahead of the Málaga match
The timing makes the announcement even more interesting. The Málaga P1 is listed on the FIP calendar for July 13–19, 2026, with entries closing on June 24. Given this context, any upcoming adjustments to the pairings will be particularly significant.
For Alonso and Guinart, the challenge will be simple: to turn their strategy for ranking into second nature on the court. The two Spaniards have complementary strengths, but as a new pairing, they must quickly iron out the tricky areas: decision-making on the middle ball, protecting the diagonal, communication after defense, and managing close games.
The Instagram post sets the stage. Now it’s up to the court to determine whether this pairing can establish itself as a real threat to the top doubles teams on the professional circuit.
