Alba Gallardo Salvado
🇪🇸 Spanish · Women's circuit ·Age 20 ·170cm
About Alba Gallardo Salvado
Alba Gallardo Salvado is a Spanish professional padel player currently ranked #124 in the world on the women's circuit, with 298 FIP ranking points.
At just 20 years old, Alba is one of the youngest players on the professional international circuit — a career with considerable development still ahead.
Ranking in context
Ranked #124, Alba primarily competes on the Cupra FIP Gold circuit — the second tier of international padel — with Premier Padel qualifying as a reachable next step.
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.
The Cupra FIP Tour is the second tier of international padel — the primary development pathway from national competition into the Premier Padel circuit. FIP Silver events are open-category, meaning both professionals and high-level amateurs can enter qualification, making them highly competitive.
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 Alba's schedule on the 2026 international tournament calendar. Cupra FIP Tour events take place across Europe and South America, with FIP Silver events particularly important for building ranking points.
Rankings data for Alba Gallardo Salvado is sourced from padelapi.org and updated daily. For live tournament draws and results, visit the FIP official website.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alba Gallardo Salvado's world ranking?
Alba Gallardo Salvado is ranked #124 in the world on the women's FIP padel ranking, with 298 ranking points. Rankings are updated weekly based on results across Premier Padel and Cupra FIP Tour events.
What nationality is Alba Gallardo Salvado?
Alba Gallardo Salvado is Spanish and represents ES on the international padel circuit.
What court side does Alba play?
Alba plays on the backhand side. In padel doubles, the reves (left) side player is typically the pair's primary attacker — initiating the smash, bandeja, and vibora sequences that convert defensive positions into winning points.
How old is Alba Gallardo Salvado?
Alba Gallardo Salvado is 20 years old. At 20, they are among the younger players competing professionally on the international circuit — an early start that points to strong development potential.