On world number 1, Gemma Triay et Delfi Brea, mastered their semi-final of the World Pairs Championships in Kuwait against the number 4 seed, Sofia Araújo et Andrea Ustero. Victory : 6/1 7/6(7)in just under 1 hour and 50 minutes of play, to secure a 13th final this season.

A one-sided first set

From the outset, the leaders in the rankings impose their will. Entry Break, high physical intensity and perfect management of long rallies. Triay takes control of the game with his aggression, while Brea locks down the back of the court and punishes every foul committed by the opponent. On the other side, Araújo multiplies unforced errors at the net, leaving the field wide open for the world number ones who take off 4-1, then 6-1 in just 26 minutes.
No break points conceded, 18 winners to 8: the favorites' domination is total.

The awakening of Araújo and Ustero

The second set takes on a different character. The Spanish and Portuguese players step up their game. limit the errors and take advantage of a slight lapse in concentration from the opposition. Araújo regains its powerUstero gains confidence and the underdogs quickly take the lead 4/1But the world number ones react. Triay and Brea regain the initiative, quickly blocking at the net, which allows them to debreak at 4/3.
The round is ultimately decided by tie-breakertense until the very end. After saving two set ballsBrea and Triay are making their voices heard. experience. In 7-7A direct foul by Ustero followed by a long rally finished by Triay sealed the match: 9-7 in the tiebreaker.

The number ones are back to their best level

They withdrew last week in Newgiza due to a physical discomfort. Delfi BreaThe queens of the circuit have shown that they are back. at 100%Solid, compact, and highly complementary, they logically qualify for the World Pairs Final, first edition of the story.

They will face either the world n°2 Ari Sánchez / Paula Josemaría, on a series of two consecutive titles, the duo in form Marta Ortega / Tamara Icardo, who defeated Bea González and Claudia Fernández.

A clash is looming, with the key to... 2000 FIP points and the possibility for Brea and Triay de to definitively seal their status as world number 1 until the end of the season.

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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