After two days dedicated to qualifying and the first rounds, the Pretoria P1 The competition picks up speed. This Wednesday marks the entry of the top seeds in the men's draw, including the debuts of... Arturo Coello et Agustín Tapia , Ale Galán et Fede Chingotto , as well as Juan Lebrón et Leo Augsburg A particularly anticipated day, while the women's draw will have to wait another twenty-four hours before seeing its favorites make their first steps.
Coello and Tapia continue their series
Winners of the last five tournaments Premier Padel, Arturo Coello et Agustín Tapia They arrive in South Africa brimming with confidence. The world number ones will be looking to extend their impressive run of titles and consolidate their lead in the FIP rankings.
For their first match, they will face Gonza Alfonso et Tino Libaak , an opposition that will allow them to get their bearings on the South African tracks before the tougher matches that await them.
Lebrón, Galán… the big names are all there
The other favorites will also make their debuts this Wednesday.
Ale Galán et Fede Chingotto will be opposed to Juani Rubini et Maxi Sánchez with the ambition to get back on the winning track after several weeks without a title.
For their part, the finalists of Málaga P1 , Juan Lebrón et Leo Augsburg will launch their tournament against Xisco Gil et Pablo Lijó , with the aim of confirming their excellent momentum.
The package of Franco Stupaczuk et mike yanguas Forced to withdraw due to the Argentinian's physical problems, however, leaves a gap in the upper part of the table.
Posters to follow throughout the day
Several other matches also promise a great show.
Martín Di Nenno et Paquito Navarro will start against Jose Antonio Diestro et Marc Sintes , While Coki Nieto et Jon sanz will find Manuel Castaño et Enrique Goenaga .
Other matches to follow:
- Javi Leal / Fran Guerrero face Guillermo Collado / Pol Hernández ;
- Momo González / Lucas Campagnolo salary. Javi Ruiz / Santiago Pineda ;
- Juan Tello / Maxi Arce opposed to Denis Perino / Facundo Domínguez ;
- Tolito Aguirre / Pablo Garcia face Álex Chozas / Javi Barahona ;
- Sanyo Gutiérrez / Juanlu Esbrí salary. Juan Cruz Belluati / Ignacio Piotto .
The ladies will have to wait until Thursday
Unlike the men's draw, the top female seeds will only enter the competition on Thursday, directly at the round of 16 stage.
The champions of Malaga, Gemma Triay et Delfi Brea will then launch their campaign, just like Paula Josemaría et Bea González .
The tournament will, however, be without Ari Sánchez et Andrea Ustero , forfeited due to the latter's injury.
This day will also mark the highly anticipated debut of two new associations: Claudia Fernández / Martina Calvo , who will be playing their first tournament together, as well as the third chapter of the collaboration between Marta Ortega et Sofia Araújo .
Where to follow the Pretoria P1?
The meetings of the Pretoria P1 are broadcast live on the YouTube channel of Premier Padel with live broadcasts of the various courts throughout the day. An opportunity to follow the first steps of the favorites on the South African courts, where the very first tournament is being held. Premier Padel of the country's history.
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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