Alix Collombon (30th) and his Spanish partner Araceli Martinez (26th) qualified for the round of 2025 of the Qatar Major XNUMX after a close match against Maria Eulalia Rodriguez Abajo (38th) et Raquel Eugenio Barrera (51st), won with a score of 6 / 4 7 / 6A match far from linear, where the Franco-Spanish pair had to draw on their mental resources to overcome the obstacle.

A first round full of twists and turns

It all starts perfectly for Colombon et Martinez, who quickly take the upper hand and lead 5/1 in this first set. But a relaxation, combined with a return to form from their opponents, allows Rodriguez et Eugenio to return to 5/4, erasing all delay breaks. Fortunately for Colombon and her teammate, a bad patch of opponents, marked by numerous unforced errors, allows them to break at the right time and close the set 6/4.

Similar scenario and scares in the second set

The second act begins in a similar manner, with a lead of 3/1 for the 15th seed. But once again, the Spanish duo on the other side of the net reverses the dynamic and aligns four consecutive games, to pass in front of 5/3. In 5/4, as in the first set, Rodriguez et Eugenio lack lucidity and make a series of unforced errors, which allows Colombon et Martinez to return to 5/5.

Le tie-breaker comes to separate the two pairs. Tense, he even offers a set point to the Spanish, which they fail to convert. Colombon et Martinez remain calm, solid, and finally conclude 8/6 this decisive game.

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A major challenge in the eighth round

Qualified for the next round, Collombon and Martinez will now face a big piece : Sofia Araujo and Marta Ortega, seeded 4th in the tournament. A tall order, but the Franco-Spanish pair showed they had the nerve to hang on in the key moments.

See you tomorrow for what promises to be an exciting match at the Khalifa International Complex.

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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