Pretoria P1 – Salazar and Osoro cause a sensation and secure a semi-final

The quarterfinals of the Pretoria P1 women's tournament lived up to all expectations. From Alejandra Salazar and Aranza Osoro's stunning victory over Marta Ortega and Sofía Araújo, to Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea's hard-fought qualification, and the impressive performances of Bea González/Paula Josemaría and Claudia Fernandez/Martina Calvo, the semifinals feature a diverse range of players. All this against the backdrop of a highly anticipated rematch between two former world number ones: Alejandra Salazar and Gemma Triay.

Alejandra Salazar, 40 years old and still going strong

This is undoubtedly the first real upset in the women's draw at this Pretoria P1 tournament. The No. 8 seed, Alejandra Salazar and Aranza Osoro , knocked out the No. 5 seed Sofia Araújo and Marta Ortega , thus securing his place in the final four.

In a tournament marked by numerous new partnerships on the women's circuit, team chemistry is still developing. Salazar and Osoro took full advantage of this context to deliver their best performance of the season.

The emotion was palpable at the end of the match. Both players, who had been struggling for results for several months, erupted in joy after a victory that could well reignite their momentum.

Alejandra Salazar, 40 years old and still going strong

Salazar continues to write history

At 40 years, Alejandra Salazar proves once again that she remains one of the most formidable competitors on the circuit.

The Spaniard will play in another semi-final of Premier Padel, a first for her since the New Giza P2 2025, last October, where she reached the final before losing to Ari Sánchez and Paula Josemaría .

While many saw her gradually leaving leading roles, Salazar demonstrates that she still has what it takes to compete with the best, carried by a particularly combative Aranza Osoro.

Triay and Brea eliminate the Bordeaux champions

The last ticket to the semi-finals went to Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea who had to work hard to overcome Claudia Jensen and Tamara Icardo in two hard-fought sets ( 7 / 6 6 / 4 ).

The recent champions of Bordeaux P2 They once again displayed an excellent level of play and held their own against the world number ones for a long time. A few weeks after their victory against the same pair in the Bordeaux final, Jensen and Icardo hoped to repeat the feat, but this time Triay and Brea were able to make the difference in the crucial moments.

This victory sets up a particularly anticipated semi-final match between Gemma Triay / Delfi Brea et Alejandra Salazar / Aranza Osoro . A reunion that is bound to be special between Gemma Triay and Alejandra Salazar, former partners and former world number ones, who will meet again with a place in the final at stake.

Bea Gonzalez and Paula Josemaría unfold

In the lower part of the table, Bea Gonzalez and Paula Josemaria left no chance Marina Guinart and Alejandra Alonso .

The two Spanish women won decisively. 6 / 1 6 / 1 confirming their excellent form and their status as favorites for the title.

Pretoria P1 – Salazar and Osoro cause a sensation and secure a semi-final spot

Claudia Fernandez and Martina Calvo confirm their ambitions

The other new association that has impressed since the beginning of the week is the one formed by Claudia Fernandez and Martina Calvo .

The No. 4 seed secured his place in the semi-finals with a convincing victory against Marta Barrera and Jana Montes ( 6 / 1 6 / 4 ).

For their very first tournament together, the two Spanish players are already showing great complementarity and will now face a real test.

A dream lineup in the lower section

The second semi-final is now known and promises a very high-level spectacle.

On the one hand, Bea Gonzalez and Paula Josemaria , imperial since the start of the tournament. On the other hand, Claudia Fernandez and Martina Calvo , who impressed on their first outing together.

The two young Spanish women will have to find solutions against one of the strongest pairs on the circuit if they want to continue their remarkable run in Pretoria.

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!