The female painting of  Buenos Aires P1  experienced a huge turnaround even before the start of the quarter-finals.  Gemma Triay  et  Delfi Brea  qualified directly for the semi-finals after their opponents withdrew.  Lucía Martínez  et  Agueda Perez .

A frustrating situation for the players… but also for the Argentinian public, who were eagerly awaiting to see Delfi Brea on the track.

Lucía Martínez forced to give up

Lucía Martínez herself announced the news on her social media. The Spanish player, who had been suffering from physical discomfort for several days, was ultimately unable to recover in time.

“I am leaving Argentina with great sadness. We will not be able to play the quarter-final because of pain I have been suffering from all week.”

A tough blow for the Spanish pair, who had been enjoying a very good run in Buenos Aires. This quarter-final appearance represented a first at this level on the circuit for both players, but also the first for the young 18-year-old partner.

Lucía Martínez forced to give up

A qualification with a special flavor for Delfi Brea

Although Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea reached the semi-finals without additional physical effort, this qualification inevitably leaves a strange taste in a tournament that is so special for Argentina.

The Buenos Aires crowd hoped to see their local player defend her place on the court in an atmosphere that accompanies the big Argentine nights of the circuit every year. Premier Padel.

Aware of the spectators' disappointment, Delfi Brea also wanted to send a message to the fans who had made the trip:

“I am sorry for everyone who made a huge effort to come and see us.”

Argentina also wished Lucía Martínez a speedy recovery.

The number ones are waiting for their opponent

Having already qualified for the semi-finals, Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea are now waiting to find out who their next opponents will be.

Their upcoming duel will be between  Claudia Fernández / Sofia Araújo  et  Claudia Jensen/Tamara Icardo. 

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!