Le P2 of Gijón officially launched hostilities at La Guía Sports Palace with the first results of the round of XNUMXThe circuit makes a highly anticipated return to Spain, a year after an edition marred by tensions between players and the governing bodies of world padel. This time, the tournament reaches a new level with the presence of the circuit's top players.
The tournament has already delivered its first lessons, including confirmations, reversals of fortune and promising matchups for the rest of the program.

Collado/Hernández confident, Aguirre/Arroyo secure

Among the first significant encounters, Pol Hernandez and Guillermo Collado continued their excellent momentum. The Spanish pair, in great form these past few weeks with two consecutive titles in FIP Silver, won against Xisco Gil et Maxi Sanchez.
After a close second set, won in tie-breakerThey finally concluded the meeting, 6 / 3, 7/6.

The next challenge looks much more challenging: in round of XNUMXthey will find the seeded 3, Mike Yanguas / Franco Stupaczuk.

Another pair expected to make their mark in this first round, Tolito Aguirre and Alex Arroyo also responded by dominating Andres Fernández / José Diestro on the score of 6 / 2, 6 / 2.
A clear victory that opens the door to a clash in the round of 16 against... seeded 4, Juan Lebrón / Leo Augsburger.

The encounter between Íñigo Jofre / Manu Castaño and their opponents of the day will also remain one of the highlights of the day. The first set resulted in a completely crazy tie-break, won 20-18 by Jofre and Castaño after an endless battle.
But the rest of the match turned in favor of Pablo García and David Galawho turned the game around to win 6/7, 6/2, 6/2.

Earlier in the day, Alex Chozas / Tino Libaak had also made a perfect start to their tournament by dominating Alvaro Lopez / Ramirez Navas (WC) on the uncontested score of 6 / 0, 6 / 2.

Collado / Hernandez at P2 Gijon 2026.

Léa Godallier and Alix Collombon to kick off XXL Day

Wednesday will also be marked by the entry into the competition of several French players.
Léa Godallier (59th), associated with the Italian Giorgia Marchetti (53rd), will face Marta Borrero (43e) and Ksenia Sharifova (32nd). The Frenchwoman arrives in Gijón with solid credentials at the start of this season: Round of 16 at Riyadh P1, final at the FIP Silver in Dubai, and now a new presence in a final table Premier Padel after their qualification obtained against Touly / Fassio.

For its part, Alix Collombon (35th), associated with Jana Montes (56th), will be opposed Lara Arruabarrena (40e) and Marina lobo (46th) to try to reach the next round.

The other posters of the seeded players

Several matches involving highly ranked pairs are also on the agenda for this day:

  • Fran Guerrero / Fran Navarro (TS5) vs Edu Alonso / Juan Tello
  • Javi Garrido / Lucas Bergamini (TS8) vs José Jiménez Casas / Maxi Sánchez Blasco
  • Juanlu Esbrí / Álex Ruiz vs Jon Sanz / Coki Nieto (TS6)
  • Ernesto Jensen / Luis Hernández vs Martín Di Nenno / Momo González (TS7)

Note that the seeds 1 to 4 in the men's draw and 1 to 8 in the women's draw will make their entry into the tournament directly into the round of 16 starting Thursday.

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A tournament still under surveillance

The Asturian tournament, however, remains attentive to the international situation. Current tensions at Middle-East disrupt air travel and could still have an impact on the presence of some players in the draw.

The next few hours will reveal whether the program will remain intact or if further adjustments will be necessary. P2 of Gijón which is already shaping up to be very lively.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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