Jimena Ayllón Clinches Double Gold at Master of Catalonia
Jimena Ayllón’s Historic Performance
In a sensational conclusion to the 2025 season, Jimena Ayllón, the 15-year-old prodigy from Soria-CS24 Badminton Club, has made history at the Master of Catalonia. The young Soriana not only dominated her own sub-15 category but also challenged herself in a higher level, securing gold medals in both the individual and doubles categories.
“Only the Beginning”: Ayllón’s Impressive Run
“For me, this is only the beginning,” Ayllón told 247Sports News about her remarkable feat. “I wanted to push myself and compete against tougher opponents to improve my national ranking.”
Unstoppable in Individuals
Ayllón’s journey to the individual title was nothing short of phenomenal. She defeated the third seed in her path to the final, dropping zero sets along the way. The final match-up saw Ayllón facing her doubles partner, Olalla Herrero. After a closely contested second set, Ayllón regrouped and sealed the victory with a 21-10 scoreline in the decider.
“It was a tough match, but I’m really happy with how I played. I feel like I’ve taken a big step forward in my development.” – Jimena Ayllón
Dominance in Doubles with Herrero
In the women’s doubles, Ayllón and Herrero were the clear favorites. The duo lived up to their billing, winning all their matches in straight sets, displaying their superior level of play.
Preparing for the Future
With the successful conclusion of the 2025 season, Soria-CS24 Badminton Club will now enjoy a brief respite before readying themselves for the January National Masters. Ayllón and her teammates will also set their sights on the national club league, a competition that promises to keep them busy during the early months of 2026.
Did you know?
Ayllón is the youngest player to win two gold medals at the Master of Catalonia in the same year. Read more about record-breaking performances.
Pro Tip: How Ayllón prepares for high-pressure matches
“I focus on staying calm and playing my game,” Ayllón said. “I listened to my favorite songs before each match, which really helped me stay focused and relaxed.”
Looking Ahead to 2026
“These results are just the beginning,” said Coach José Luis Martínez. “Jimena and her teammates will be working hard to build on this success next year.”
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