An unprecedented encounter is expected this Friday at Newgiza Premier Padel P2 : the 6th seed Alejandra Salazar / Martina Calvo face the seeded n°4 Marta Ortega / Tamara Icardo for a place in the final. Two pairs in top form who have never met but driven by the same ambition: to reach the final stage of the Egyptian tournament.

Salazar/Calvo: Experience and youth in the quest for a first final

For Alejandra Salazar et Martina Calvothat will already be the fourth semi-final of the season after Malaga, Madrid and RotterdamIf they have never reached the final on the circuit Premier PadelThe dynamic is clearly positive.
The two players arrive at full speed, basking in their glory. victory at the FIP Platinum in Lyon, the biggest title of the young Spanish woman 17 years.

Another feat could await them in Newgiza: if they manage to qualify for the final, Martina Calvo would become the youngest finalist in the history of the circuit Premier Padelor a 17 years, 3 months and 24 days.
For its part, Salazar, former world number 1, aims for a return to the final in Cairo after reaching it in 2024 alongside by Jessica Castelló.

Another important issue: the two Spanish women are fighting for a place in the Top 16 of the Race, qualifier for the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Finals (Now 12th and 14th of the race).

Ortega / Icardo: solidity restored

In front of them, Marta Ortega et Tamara Icardo They have formed a formidable duo since their mid-season partnership. Together, they already have two finals (Málaga, Paris) et a semi-final (Düsseldorf), confirming their status as A sure bet on the women's circuit.

Marta Ortega, the defending champion in Newgiza (won in 2024 with Sofia Araújo), will try to defend her crown, while Icardo is looking for a new opportunity to shine after several good campaigns.

The Spanish women also signed major successes this season, especially in the face of world number 1 Sánchez / Josemaría and numbers 3 Bea González / Claudia Fernández, a feat that very few pairs have achieved.

In case of victory, it would be the Marta Ortega's 11th final en Premier Padel, And the 4th for Tamara IcardoThe pair will play their match this Friday. fourth semi-final together, with in sight a third joint final.

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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