London P1: A Paraguayan makes history by reaching the quarter-finals, the favorites deliver despite a few scares

Le London Premier Padel P1 reached a new milestone this Thursday with the round of XNUMX While most of the top seeds lived up to expectations, the day still offered a historic moment thanks to Curro Cabeza et Mariano Gonzalez , authors of a new feat.

Mariano González and Curro Cabeza continue their dream

Tombers of Fran Guerrero et Javi leal in the previous round, Mariano Gonzalez et Curro Cabeza confirmed that they were the sensation of the tournament.

Opposed to the experienced players Juan Cruz Belluati et Ignatius Piotto The two young players emerged victorious after a battle lasting nearly two hours: 3/6 6/3 6/4 .

After a first set dominated by the Argentinian pair, González and Cabeza gradually took control before making the difference in the third set.

This qualification is historic: Mariano González becomes the first Paraguayan player to reach a quarter-final on the circuit Premier Padel .

Their reward? A huge challenge against the world's number ones Arturo Coello et Agustín Tapia .

Tapia and Coello jostled

The league leaders had to work hard against José Jiménez et Álex Arroyo .

Far from their performance in the first round, Wall et Coello were held to a draw throughout the match before finally prevailing 7 / 6 6 / 4 .

A more complicated victory than expected, which nevertheless allows them to continue their journey towards a new title.

Lebrón and Augsburger defeat Tello and Arce

The last match of the day lived up to all expectations.

Trailing after losing the first set, Juan Lebrón et Leo Augsburg have finally overturned Juan Tello et Maxi Maple in three rounds: 3/6 7/6 6/2 .

Despite a Juan Tello Physically diminished, the Argentine pair long troubled the 3rd seed before succumbing in a third set dominated by Lebrón and Augsburger.

The other favorites are assured

In other men's meetings, Ale Galán et Fede Chingotto have mastered Álex Ruiz et Javi Garcia ( 6 / 3 6 / 3 ).

Paquito Navarro et Martín Di Nenno also secured their place in the quarterfinals by dominating david gala et Enzo jensen ( 6 / 4 6 / 2 ).

Same scenario for Momo González et Lucas Campagnolo , winners of Sanyo Gutiérrez et Juanlu Esbri ( 6 / 4 6 / 2 ), also for Coki Nieto et Jon sanz , who have dismissed Inigo Jofre et Jairus Baptist ( 7 / 5 6 / 2 ).

Finally Eduardo Alonso et Aimar Goñi brought an end to the superb run of the qualifiers José Solano et Ramiro Pereyra , fallers of Stupaczuk et Yanguas in the first round, by winning 6 / 2 6 / 3 .

In the women's race, the favorites were present.

The women's draw held few surprises.

The numbers 1 Gemma Triay et Delfi Brea had to fight hard after losing the first set against Lorena Rufo et Victoria Iglesias , before turning the game around ( 3/6 6/2 6/2 ).

Paula Josemaría et Bea González , Ari Sánchez et Andrea Ustero , Marta Ortega et Sofia Araújo , Tamara Icardo et Claudia jensen and Bea Caldera et Carmen Goenaga have all validated their qualification.

The main surprise came from the elimination of Marina Guinart et Ale Alonso , beaten by Marta Talaván et Jessica castelló ( 7 / 5 6 / 1 ).

Finally Claudia fernandez et Martina Calvo confirmed their excellent momentum by dominating largely Alix Collombon et Ksenia Sharifova ( 6 / 1 6 / 2 ) to reach the quarter-finals.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !