Alejandra Salazar Bengoechea
🇪🇸 Spanish · Women's circuit ·Age 40 ·168cm
About Alejandra Salazar Bengoechea
Alejandra Salazar Bengoechea is a Spanish professional padel player currently ranked #13 in the world on the women's circuit, with 5,020 FIP ranking points.
At 40, Alejandra brings seasoned experience and tactical maturity to the professional circuit.
Ranking in context
Ranked inside the top 20, Alejandra is a Premier Padel main-draw regular and one of the most consistent performers on the world tour.
The FIP world ranking is calculated on a rolling 52-week basis. Points are earned at Premier Padel events (Majors, P1, P2) and Cupra FIP Tour events (FIP Gold, FIP Silver), with larger events awarding proportionally more points. Rankings are updated every Monday.
Premier Padel is the top tier of professional padel, operated under the umbrella of the International Padel Federation (FIP). The 2026 season spans 28 events across five continents. Only the world's highest-ranked players earn direct entry into Premier Padel main draws.
Technical profile
Drive-side players occupy the right-hand side of the court (for right-handed players) and are typically responsible for deep defence, cross-court play, and initiating attacks off the back glass. Height is a significant advantage on the drive side — tall players can reach high balls that would bounce past shorter opponents.
On the drive side, Alejandra's role in a partnership involves controlling the diagonal, defending the lob, and setting up attacking sequences for the left-side partner.
At 168cm, Alejandra is at a height where speed and technical precision often compensate — many elite padel players use quick footwork and sharp angles rather than height as their primary weapon.
Spanish padel
Spain is the spiritual home of padel. The sport was formalised there in 1969 by Enrique Corcuera and the country has produced more world number ones than any other nation. With over 3 million registered players and 20,000 courts, Spanish players dominate the international circuit. Growing up in Spain means competing from a young age in one of the world's most competitive development pathways.
Upcoming events
Follow Alejandra's schedule on the 2026 international tournament calendar. Premier Padel events feature the world's top-ranked players competing for significant ranking points and prize money.
Rankings data for Alejandra Salazar Bengoechea is sourced from padelapi.org and updated daily. For live tournament draws and results, visit the FIP official website.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alejandra Salazar Bengoechea's world ranking?
Alejandra Salazar Bengoechea is ranked #13 in the world on the women's FIP padel ranking, with 5,020 ranking points. Rankings are updated weekly based on results across Premier Padel and Cupra FIP Tour events.
What nationality is Alejandra Salazar Bengoechea?
Alejandra Salazar Bengoechea is Spanish and represents ES on the international padel circuit.
What court side does Alejandra play?
Alejandra plays on the drive side. In padel doubles, the drive (right) side player is responsible for deep court defence, cross-court play, and working the back glass — height and reach are key attributes in this position.
How old is Alejandra Salazar Bengoechea?
Alejandra Salazar Bengoechea is 40 years old. With their years of professional experience, they bring tactical maturity and composure to competition.