Valencia P1 – Fassio and Eugenio pull off a stunning upset, Tolito and Arroyo already eliminated

The second day of the main draw of the P1 of Valence offered several surprises in both draws. In the women's draw, Martina Fassio et Raquel Eugenio delivered the performance of the day by eliminating with authority Alejandra Salazar et Ale Alonso In men, Tolito Aguirre et Álex Arroyo also left the tournament prematurely, while the top seeds secured the essentials.

Fassio and Eugenio: the big score

The sensation of the day came from the women's match. Opposed to the number 7 seed, Alejandra Salazar and Ale Alonso, the young Martina Fassio and Raquel Eugenio delivered a impressive performance to impose oneself 6 / 1 6 / 0.

A victory as clear as it was impressive against a pair who were admittedly close in the standings, but much more experienced Opposite them was Alejandra Salazar, a true icon of world padel and former number 1. For two young players like Martina Fassio and Raquel Eugenio, winning with such authority against a champion of this caliber represents an important step in their progression.

This victory confirms the rise of the Spanish-Argentine pair, while simultaneously raising questions about the Salazar/Alonso partnership. Having already suffered early exits at the Italian Major, the two players have now failed to advance past the first round in a second consecutive tournament.

Another notable qualification is that of Tamara Icardo et Claudia jensen The Valencian woman, buoyed by her fans, dominated with her partner Sofia saiz et Marta Talaván on the score of 6 / 1 6 / 4.

The most contested match of the day pitted Carolina orsi et Patty Llaguno à Aranza Osoro et Victoria Iglesias Down a set, Orsi and Llaguno ultimately turned the match around to win. r 5/7 6/0 7/6.

Valencia P1 – Fassio and Eugenio pull off a stunning upset, Tolito and Arroyo already eliminated

Bea Caldera et Carmen Goenaga also secured their place in the round of 16 after their victory against Noa Canovas et María Rodríguez 6/2 7/5 , as Virginia Riera et Teresa Navarro face Sara Errani et Martina Parmigiani 6/4 6/4.

Tolito and Arroyo fall at the outset

In the men's competition, the biggest surprise came from the elimination of Tolito Aguirre et Álex Arroyo The number 12 seed was dominated by Federico Mourino et Marc Quílez , winners in two sets 6 / 3 6 / 3.

Another notable underperformance was that of Gonza Alfonso et Javi Barahona who are struggling to launch their association, eliminated by the young Spaniards, champions of the FIP Silver of Caen, Marc Sintes et Dani Santigosa , 6 / 4 6 / 4.

Among the favorites, Coki Nieto et Jon sanz got their tournament off to a perfect start against Andrés Fernández Lancha and Enrique Goenaga 6/3 7/5.

Paquito Navarro et Martín Di Nenno had to work harder to overcome José Luis González et Alvaro Melendez in a close match 7 / 5 7 / 6.

Franco Stupaczuk et mike yanguas have also validated their qualification, as have Fran Guerrero and Javi Leal .

Make way for the debuts of the headliners!

This day mainly marked the end of the first rounds before the main stars of the circuit took to the stage.

The spectators of Fonteta Now awaiting the debuts of Juan Lebrón et Leo Augsburg , Ale Galán et Fede Chingotto , but also champions of the Italy Major Arturo Coello et Agustín Tapia who will launch their Valencian campaign this Wednesday.

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!