The Joy of Padel with Patty Llaguno

Patricia (Patty) Llaguno Zielinski is currently the world's number 18 ranked player on WPT (#17 the FIP tour). Aged 38 and playing in the drive (left side) position, Patty figures among the oldest on the women's tour and is still regularly battling into the later stages of the pro tournaments. She won the FIP Platinum in Sardegna this year alongside Lucia Sainz. On the WPT this year (its last), she sported a 295W v 141L record. In this chat, we discuss Patty's career, how to mix and manage her love of football and tennis with padel, the keys to a success partnership, and the prospects for 2024. 

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