The P1 final had all the makings of a clash… and it mostly turned into a demonstration. Bea González et Claudia Fernández delivered a match of total control to defeat the world number 1, Triay / Brea, on the score of 6 / 1 7 / 5An outstanding performance, perfectly executed from the first point to the last.

A one-sided first set: Bea González in steamroller mode

From the very first minutes, the tone is set. On a rather fast track that favors his style of play, Bea González is everywhere:
Impeccable volleys, authoritative net catches, cover of the court… She stifles Triay on the diagonal.

First set statistics:

  • 18 winning moves for González / Fernández (against 10)
  • Only 6 unforced errors (against 8)
  • 2 consecutive breaks
  • Folded set 6/1 in 32 minutes

On the other side, Triay They make numerous errors and are overwhelmed by their opponents' speed. The world number ones can't find any answers and are being run over.

The second set gets exciting… before González/Fernández regain control

The start of the second set is more open. Claudia FernándezImpeccable in the first set, she experienced a slight dip in form. She made more errors in those two games than in the entire first set.

But despite that, the No. 3 seed remains solid on serve, always well guided by a great Bea González.

À 4/3The game turns:
The Spanish women accelerate, break away, and find themselves serving for the match. 5/4But at that moment Claudia trembles, Triay/Brea break down… then collapse in the aftermath.
À 5/5, González / Fernandez immediately take back Brea's serve: Argentina cracks, makes a series of unforced errors, and gives away the decisive break.

This time, no further relaxation of the rules:
7/5, victory, and a well-deserved title.

A perfect week for the world number 3

The route speaks for itself:

  • quarter-final: clear victory against Ortega / Icardo,
  • semi-final: huge victory against Sanchez / Josemaria, the world number 2,
  • final: demonstration against the world number 1.

They simply proposed their best padel of the season, with a level of play worthy of a pair of contenders for the world throne.

The world's number ones in a results crisis

For Triay / BreaThis is a new warning:
third consecutive tournament without a title.
Their physical level is declining, unforced errors are multiplying, and the duo no longer imposes the intensity that was their strength.

Some voices are even starting to suggest a possible separation if the dynamics don't reverse…

But despite everything, they remain masters of their own destiny:
Reaching the semi-finals of the Mexico Major guarantees them the world number one ranking for the year.,
regardless of the results of Sánchez / Josemaría.

González / Fernández: inconsistent, but capable of beating anyone

This tournament has proven it once again: when they play at this level, Bea and Claudia can overturn any pair.
Their only limitation remains regularity.
But in Dubai, they reminded everyone that they own weapons to aim much higher.

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 !

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