What scenario at  Madrid Premier Padel P1 .  Paula Josemaría / Bea González  staged a completely crazy comeback to eliminate  Claudia Fernández / Martina Calvo ,  6/4 2/6 7/5 in 2h14 , after having been conducted  5/0 in the third set  and to have saved  three match balls .

A victory that also puts an end to the Fernández/Calvo streak, who had become their real nemesis in recent weeks.

Josemaría/González perfectly in their match

The two pairs already know each other very well. Since the beginning of their partnership,  Fernández/Calvo had beaten Josemaría/González twice in a row , in Pretoria and then in London.

But this time, the world number twos got off to a perfect start. In the fast conditions of the  Movistar Arena They quickly find their bearings and remain solid in their play.

The first set was evenly matched, but Josemaría/González found the break at the perfect moment to clinch the set.  6/4 .

Fernández takes control, Calvo gains momentum

The reaction is immediate.

 Claudia Fernández takes on a great deal of responsibility  and begins to impose its rhythm. Alongside him, Martina Calvo gradually takes up more space and the dynamic changes completely.

Josemaría and González are under more pressure and can't find their rhythm. Fernández/Calvo dominate to level the match at one set apiece.  6/2 .

And their dominance continued in the third set.

5-0, three match points… then the black hole

Fernández and Calvo seemed untouchable at that point. They won game after game to take the lead.  5/0  in the deciding round.

À  5/1 They serve to reach a third consecutive final and even obtain  three match balls .

It all seems to be over.

But Josemaría / González saves them. And from there, the match completely changes.

The number 2 pair, who just minutes earlier seemed to be at rock bottom, are gradually regaining their energy. Conversely, Fernández/Calvo are beginning to feel the weight of their missed opportunity.

 One game, then two, then three… Josemaría / González completely erase their deficit. 

De  0/5 to 7/5 they win  seven consecutive games  to pull off a rather incredible comeback and prevail  6/4 2/6 7/5 .

A return to the final against Triay / Brea

Statistics also show just how close the match was:  52% of points won  Josemaría/González scored 48% against Fernández/Calvo. The difference lies particularly in breakaway opportunities, with  86% of break points converted  for the winners against 50% of the opposing team.

This victory puts an end to the excellent momentum of  Fernandez / Calvo Since the beginning of their association, they had remained on  two consecutive finals  and had indeed dominated Josemaría / González on two occasions.

This time, the number 2s get their revenge, and in what a way.

They will now find  Gemma Triay / Delfi Brea  for the title. A matchup we hadn't seen in the final since the  Malaga P1 .

After being three points away from elimination and trailing 5-0 in the final set,  Josemaría/González will have the opportunity to lift the trophy in Madrid .

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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