Alejandra Salazar and Alejandro Galán have presented at the Plaza de Castilla in Madrid the Estrella Damm Madrid Master, a tournament that will be played at the Madrid Arena, from 3 to 8 this month, and that according to the Madrid player and number two of the ranking, " will be red hot. " "We are at the end of the season and there are little points left at stake," Salazar said during the presentation.

During the event, the players have exhibited volleys and watermarks, in advance of what can be seen in the pavilion, where 100 male and 56 female couples will play the tournament.

Alejandra Salazar, world champion in 2009 and 2016, has had words for one of the most important rivals of the circuit, ' Mapi' Sánchez Alayeto, who returns to the court after seven months off due to a shoulder injury . "You have to take into account the twins Mapi and Majo Sánchez Alayeto," said Salazar, although the direct rival couple of Madrid and his partner Ariana Sánchez are the well-known Martas (Marta Marrero and Marta Ortega).

The presentation of the tournament was also attended by Andrea Levy, Councilor for Culture and Sports of the Madrid City Council, and Sofía Miranda, Sports Delegate of the session.

"Madrid is becoming the world capital of racket, the reference city for tennis players and fans with events such as the Davis Cup or the Mutua Madrid Open. Madrid becomes that great showcase of sport and places us in an international stage of millions of spectators who see this city as a reference in sport, and racket sport, "said Levy.

The Madrid Arena will become during this week the main stage of the tournament, where 7,000 fans can enjoy the best paddle in the world. In addition, the Reebok Sports Club of La Finca will also host matches from the early stages.

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