Buenos Aires P1 – Collombon and Martinez struggle, Rubini / Sanchez make a strong start

The first day of Buenos Aires P1 has already provided several lessons. On the French side, the bad run continues for Alix Collombon et Jana Montes , once again eliminated in their first match. In the men's competition, the sensation of the day came from the Argentinian Juan Ignacio Rubini , associated with the experienced Maxi Sanchez , fallers of Chozas / Libaak for their first tournament together on the circuit Premier Padel.

A look back at the main results from Monday in Argentina.

Collombon/Montes, the negative spiral continues

Weeks go by and the difficulties remain the same for Alix Collombon and his partner Jana Montes .

The Franco-Spanish pair was eliminated in the round of 32 by Lucia Martinez placeholder image et Agueda Perez in two sets, 6 / 4 6 / 3 .

Another disappointment for Collombon and Montes, who are now going through a particularly difficult run on the circuit. Premier PadelThe pair remains on five consecutive eliminations in the first round and hasn't won a single match on the main tour for several weeks.

Collombon/Montes, the negative spiral continues

Their last victory dates back to P2 of Gijon Facing Lara Arruabarrena et Marina lobo , at the end of a three-round fight, 6/3 2/6 6/3 .

Since then, despite two titles won on the FIP circuit — to Caen and then recently to Bari — the results are no longer there in the major tournaments.

The observation is becoming difficult to ignore: faced with the pairs installed in the world top 40 Collombon and Martinez are now struggling to find solutions in important moments.

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Rubini and Maxi Sanchez create a surprise

In the men's category, the day's standout performance was achieved by... Juan Ignacio Rubini / Maxi Sanchez .

For their very first appearance together on the circuit Premier PadelThe two Argentinians eliminated Alex Chozas et Tino Libaak in two rounds, 6 / 3 7 / 5 .

A victory that tastes of revenge. Just a few days ago, the four players had already faced off in the final of the FIP Silver from Mendoza Chozas and Libaak had then won after a nail-biting finish. 5/7 7/6 7/6 .

This time, Rubini and Sanchez had their subject perfectly under control.

Only at 19 years Rubini continues to confirm his enormous potential on the international stage. Alongside a Maxi Sanchez Still as valuable as ever in managing periods of weakness, the young Argentinian left-hander seems to be taking his game to the next level.

Their reward will be a huge challenge in the next round against the seeded 4 , Franco Stupaczuk / Mike Yanguas .

Buenos Aires P1 – Collombon and Martinez struggle, Rubini/Sanchez make a strong start

All the results from Monday

Goenaga / Fernandez fight Gutierrez / Oria (Q) : 5/7 6/4 6/3
Valdes / Nuñez (Q) fight Ronco / Lacamoire (Q) : 6/3 6/3
Ortega / Piotto fight Gil Morales / Castaño : 3/6 6/3 6/3
Ruiz / Gutierrez fight Contreras / Diaz (WC) : 6/4 6/3
Hernandez Quesada / Jensen Sirvent fight Patiniotis / Martinez : 6/3 6/3
Santigosa Sastre / Sintes Villalonga fight Torre / Capra : 6/3 6/1
Rolla / Ivan (WC) fight Pereyra / Chiostri (WC) : 6/4 1/6 6/4
Lijó / Garcia fight Hernandez / Collado : 4/6 7/5 6/1
Cabeza / Gonzalez (Q) fight Zapata / Dominguez : 7/6 6/3
Rodriguez / De Pascual (Q) fight Montiel / Abbate : 4/6 7/6 6/3
Huete / Gonzalez fight Perino / Fernandez : 6/3 6/2
Belluati / Sager fight Luis Lopez / Dal Bianco (Q) : 3/6 7/6 7/6
Diestro / Sanchez Blasco fight Jofre / Gala : 6/3 5/7 6/2
Benitez / Cepero fight Dametto / Calleja (Q) : 6/1 5/7 6/4
Ruiz / Rubio fight Pineda / Garcia (Q) : 6/3 7/6

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