Paula Josemaría et Ariana Sánchez hit hard this Sunday by winning the final of the Brussels P2 face Delfi Brea et Gemma Triay on the score of 6 / 2 6 / 4, ending a series of three consecutive defeats against their great rivals.

A start to the match controlled by the world number 1s

Aware of the physical difficulties of Delfi Brea, who has a weakened ankle, Josemaría and Sánchez perfectly implemented their strategy: to make Argentina move and force the opposing pair into making mistakes.
The tactic paid off: 14 unforced errors de Brea and Triay in this first set, against a great solidity from the world number 1s who took advantage to break twice and lead 4/1.
This time, there was no let-up like in their cruel defeat at the Qatar Major, where they let a 4-1 advantage slip in both sets of the final. United and focused, Josemaría and Sánchez wrapped up the first set. 6/2.

A solid second round to ward off old demons

In the second set, Brea and Triay tried to get back on track, but Josemaría and Sánchez quickly regained control. True to their game plan, they exploited Brea's difficulties, who was increasingly embarrassed. Triay and Brea also paid for their marathon of 2h45 in the semi-final the day before.

After a decisive break at 3/3, the world number 1s hung on, saved break points and finally concluded 6/4 after six match points.
With this victory, Josemaría and Sánchez win their second title of the season, after that of Riyadh P1 (obtained by forfeit in the final).

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A resounding revenge on their rivals

This final was highly anticipated: Triay and Brea were leading 3-0 in direct confrontations this season:

  • Gijon P2 : 0-6, 6-1, 6-4
  • Miami P1 : 2-6, 6-1, 6-2
  • Qatar Major : 6-4, 6-4

Today, Josemaría and Sánchez not only took their revenge but also sent a strong signal for the rest of the season.

Statistics and records

With this success:

  • Ariana Sánchez exceeds Gemma Triay in number of personal titles, with 48 titles against 47 for Triay.
  • She is slowly approaching the absolute record of 52 titles held by Alejandra Salazar.
  • Josemaría / Sanchez take off their 13th title Premier Padel together.

To Triay and Brea, which aimed at a fifth title in seven tournaments This season, the disappointment is great, especially since this defeat slows down their attempt to reduce the gap in the standings.
Gemma Triay will have to wait to fill the 560 point which still separate it from the world number one spot.

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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