Key Takeaways
- Physical issues that also forced Tamara Icardo to miss the Paris Major have not cleared up in time, ruling her out of the Rotterdam P2.
- Following Icardo’s withdrawal, Claudia Jensen formed a new pairing with 19-year-old Spaniard Claudia Escacena, who entered as an individual lucky loser.
- Despite being assembled at short notice, the pair will be the number 8 seeds in the main draw at Rotterdam Ahoy.
Tamara Icardo withdraws late after another injury setback
The season’s 18th Premier Padel event will take place at Rotterdam Ahoy from September 29 to October 4. Play resumes after a two-week pause that followed consecutive tournaments in Madrid and Paris, with Tamara Icardo’s withdrawal bringing an early change to the women’s draw.
Icardo’s regular partnership with Claudia Jensen has again lost momentum during an injury-disrupted campaign. The Valencian suffered physical problems shortly before she was due to travel to Roland Garros, causing her to sit out the Paris Major, and she has not recovered sufficiently to compete in the Netherlands.
Lucky loser Claudia Escacena joins forces with Claudia Jensen
Jensen moved swiftly to find a replacement partner for the tournament in the Netherlands. The Argentine standout will play alongside 19-year-old Claudia Escacena, who secured her place in the competition through an individual lucky loser spot.
The late partnership has been listed as the number 8 seeds, providing Jensen and Escacena with a seeded route into the main draw. Ranked number 58 in the FIP rankings, Escacena receives a major opportunity to compete beside one of the circuit’s elite players.
Jensen’s last-minute arrangement allows her to remain in the Rotterdam field, but there is still no certainty over when Icardo will recover. Her participation in the year’s remaining decisive tournaments is unclear, with important RACE standings points at stake.
Madrid results, ranking and record for Icardo and Jensen
Together, Icardo and Jensen hold a 30-15 win-loss record in 2026. Their most recent match came in the quarterfinal on the 4th of September, when they lost 6(6)-7 6-1 6-3 to Sanchez (world no.3) and Ustero (world no.7).
Icardo and Jensen’s record, ranking and Madrid campaign
Icardo and Jensen have compiled a 30-15 win-loss record as a team in 2026. On the 4th of September, they played their latest match and were beaten by Sanchez (world no.3) and Ustero (world no.7) 6(6)-7 6-1 6-3 in the quarterfinal.
