Martina Calvo
SpainWorld No. 8
Born on 5 July 2008 in Pamplona, Spain, Martina Calvo Santamaria developed into one of the biggest talents in professional padel at a very young age. Her rapid rise has taken her to the top of the world rankings, making her one of the most promising players of her generation.
Calvo is known for her speed, tactical awareness and attacking quality. Despite her age, she plays with great maturity and uses her technique and smart game to keep her opponents under constant pressure. In 2025 she made history as the youngest player ever to reach the semi-finals of a Premier Padel tournament.
She plays on the backhand (left) side of the court, where she makes the most of her speed, reach and attacking quality. Thanks to her combination of technique, intelligence and explosiveness, Martina Calvo has become one of the standout young players on the international padel circuit.
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