This is the match everyone has been waiting for since the start of the tournament in the women's draw.  Ari Sánchez and Paula Josemaría , long-time queens of the world circuit, will find themselves  face-off in the semi-final of the P2 tournament in Gijón Now separated and engaged in new sporting projects, the two Spanish women will face each other for the first time since their split at the end of last season.

 A duel that has been anticipated since the draw. 

From the moment the painting was unveiled in Gijón, attention turned to a possible confrontation between the  former world number 1 Placed in the same part of the table,  Ari Sánchez  et  Paula Josemaría  They each lived up to expectations to reach the semi-finals.

The clash will take place  this Saturday at 12:00 PM , with on one side  Ari Sánchez associated with Andrea Ustero , and on the other  Paula Josemaría alongside Bea González .

Beyond simply qualifying for the final, this match will already provide a first glimpse of  the balance of power between these two new pairs , which are expected to cross paths regularly this season.

 Two different dynamics since the start of the season 

The two sports projects had contrasting beginnings. During the  Riyadh P1 , the first major event of the season,  Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero  had made a strong statement by winning the tournament.

On their side,  Bea González and Paula Josemaría  had experienced a more complicated start with an early elimination in the round of 16.

This semi-final in Gijón therefore represents an opportunity for the Spanish pair  González / Josemaría  to confirm its rise to power and to erase the doubts of the beginning of the year.

Ustero / Sánchez: an already impressive dynamic

 Sánchez and Ustero had to work hard to reach the semi-finals 

The quarter-final of Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero  face  Vero Virseda and Marina Guinart  It was not a walk in the park.

After a good start to the match and a controlled first set, the Catalan team experienced a difficult period in the second set, quickly falling behind.  0-4 A situation that could have turned the game around.

Encouraged by their coach  Angel González They managed to regain their intensity and take back control to ultimately prevail.  6 / 3 7 / 5 , thus confirming their place in the final four.

 Josemaría / González answered the call. 

In the other quarter-final,  Bea González and Paula Josemaría  faced  Alejandra Salazar and Alejandra Alonso .

The final score ( 6 / 2 6 / 3 ) may seem clear, but the match had several tense moments, with exchanges of breaks and some more hesitant passages.

Their coach  Claudio Gilardoni  He particularly emphasized the need to remain patient and stick to the game plan. This message was clearly well received, as the Spanish pair were able to regain control and close out the match.

An important victory for  González / Josemaría who needed a solid result to truly kick-start their season.

Béa and Paula from P2 in Gijon have qualified for the semi-finals

 The first chapter of a new rivalry 

This semi-final at  Gijón  mark it  First confrontation between Ari Sánchez and Paula Josemaría since their separation For several seasons, the two players dominated the circuit and accumulated titles together.

Now rivals, they begin a new chapter in their careers… and perhaps  one of the most significant rivalries of the 2026 season .

One thing is sure:  The show will be there in Asturias. 

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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