The atmosphere intensifies at the Padel Rush Arena the quarter-finals du Riyadh Season P1first date Premier Padel of the season, delivered a clear message: some new associations of 2026 are already ready to have a significant impact.

Paquito Navarro / Fran Guerrerothe rise to power

Among the day's highlights was the performance of Paquito Navarro et Fran GuerreroThe Spanish pair turned the tables against the number 3 seeds. Franco Stupaczuk et mike yanguas, to win in three sets: 3/6 6/3 6/2.

After trailing in the first set, Navarro and Guerrero gradually took control of the rallies, imposing a faster pace and better managing key moments. Their ability to raise the intensity in the last two sets made the difference.

For Fran GuerreroThe start of the year is particularly intense. Barely five days after lifting the trophy of the FIP Platinum of Marseille Alongside Javi Leal, he is already qualified for a semi final on the major circuit. A run of form that confirms his momentum and his rapid adaptation to this new project.

Next step: a clash against Fede Chingotto et Ale Galán, authors of a controlled performance against Javi Garrido et Lucas Bergamini (6/1 6/3). A match that promises an intense tactical clash.

Coello / Tapia solid, Lebrón / Augsburger in control

In the upper part of the table, Arturo Coello et Agustín Tapia have secured their place in the semi-finals. Facing Juan Tello et Eduardo AlonsoThey were leading 6-2, 2-1 before their opponents retired. The number 1 contenders thus continue their run without any real trouble.

They will meet again in the semi-finals Juan Lebrón et Leo Augsburg (4), which brought an end to the qualifiers' run Javi martinez et Rama Valenzuela in two sets (6/2 7/5). A victory built on consistency and effective management of important points.

The men's lineup therefore offers two contrasting posters: on one side the stability of the headliners, on the other the emergence of a new ambitious pair.

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Women's draw: surprises and confirmation

The expected duel between Paula Josemaría et Ari Sánchez as opponents will have to wait. Associated with Andrea UsteroAri Sánchez delivered a commanding performance against Ale Salazar et Ale Alonso, winning 6/2 6/1.

In the other significant quarter-final, Paula Josemaría et Bea González were stopped after a battle lasting 2 hours and 45 minutes. Defeated 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 by Tamara Icardo et Claudia jensenThey leave the tournament prematurely after a match full of twists and turns.

The first women's semi-final will pit Delfi Brea et Gemma Triay, winners 6/2 6/4 of Marta Ortega et Martina Calvoor a Claudia Fernández et Sofia Araujo, who dominated Victoria Iglesias et Aranzazu Osoro on a double 6/4.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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