There's always something happening at the Kuwait Arena during the World Cup Pairs. The round of 32 provided a good opportunity to gauge the form of the top seeds, both in the women's and men's draws. And it's safe to say: Llaguno and Martina Fassio were not so far from surprising…

Sanchez and Josemaría had a close call!

Triay/Brea in control for their return

One month after Milano P1, Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea have returned to competition with seriousness. Facing off against Bea Caldera / Carmen GoenagaThey quickly established their rhythm to dominate. 6 / 2 6 / 2This success propels them into the opening quarter-final against Alejandra Alonso / Claudia Jensen, tomboys of Castelló / Rufo (6/3 6/2).

Sanchez and Josemaría turn the tables

The day was more eventful for Ari Sánchez and Paula Josemaríasurprised by the solid opening of Patty Llaguno and Martina Fassio, victorious in the first set (6/2). The world number 2s then regained control: they saved two break points at 5/5 in the second set, and won 7/5then conclude the third 6/3.
They will face Marina Guinart / Veronica Virseda, who dominated Orsi / Martinez (6/3 6/1).

At the bottom of the table, Claudia Fernandez / Bea Gonzalez tightened up their game in the important moments to beat Cánovas / Rodriguez (6/4 7/6)They will find Marta Ortega / Tamara Icardo, very effective against Aguilar / Navarro (6/0 6/1).
Ale Salazar / Martina Calvo They also continue their journey after a controlled match against Sainz / Eugenio (6/0 6/2)Their next duel will pit them against Andrea Ustero / Sofia Araujo, victorious over Barrera / Velasco (6/2 6/3).

A flawless men's lineup for the headliners

Coello/Tapia and Chingotto/Galán are present

On BNK Central Court, Arturo Coello / Agustín Tapia demonstrated precision and a clean management of tempo in the face of Ruiz / Esbrí, concluding 6 / 3 6 / 1. They will face Momo Gonzalez / Fran Guerrerocapable of overturning Garrido / Campagnolo after losing the first set (6/7 6/2 6/2).

Fede Chingotto / Ale Galán also lived up to expectations by winning 6 / 2 6 / 4 salary. Goenaga / HernandezThe duo will meet in the quarter-finals. Tolito Aguirre / Alex Chozas, qualified earlier in the day.

Lebrón / Stupaczuk to close out the day

Finally, Juan Lebrón / Franco Stupaczuk have dominated Collado / Hernandez by limiting prolonged exchanges and quickly imposing their pace (6 / 0 6 / 2).
They will be scheduled again for a night session, “not before 20 p.m.”, to cross paths Jon Sanz / Paquito Navarro, a poster that promises an intense pace.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.