After a convincing opening, Alix Collombon et Ksenia Sharifova they face a real test this Thursday at London Premier Padel P1 The Frenchwoman and her Russian partner will face the seeded 4 , Claudia fernandez et Martina Calvo , recent finalists of the Pretoria P1 .
The meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. (French time) on court 2 and will be available to watch live on the YouTube channel of Premier Padel .
A controlled first round
Collombon and Sharifova made a perfect start to their tournament by dominating the British players who were invited by a wild card on the score of 6 / 1 7 / 6 .
Dominating by a wide margin in the first set, the Franco-Russian pair then experienced a slight lapse in the second set before using their experience in the tie-break to avoid a third set.
A logical victory that allows them to approach this round of 16 with confidence.
Mount Fernandez / Calvo
This time, the challenge will be of a completely different magnitude.
Opposite, Claudia fernandez et Martina Calvo they arrive full of confidence after their superb run at Pretoria P1 where they had reached the final, coming very close to a first title together.
Since joining forces, the two Spanish players have impressed. Between Fernandez's tactical solidity and Calvo's power, they now form one of the most dangerous pairs on the circuit.
On paper, they will be the overwhelming favorites.
Play without pressure
For Alix Collombon et Ksenia Sharifova The goal will be to fully enjoy this match.
Facing one of the most in-form teams at the moment, the Franco-Russian pair will have nothing to lose. They will be able to play freely, take the initiative, and try to disrupt the Spanish team from the very first exchanges.
Although the feat looks complicated, Collombon has already proven on several occasions that she is capable of raising her level against the best players in the world.
The answer will be given this Thursday morning on the short 2 , From 11 hrs .
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