Le Lanzarote Open A1 Padel surprises. At the end of the quarter-finals, only the world number ones remain in the running in a completely shaken-up field. The Canary Islands tournament thus offers an unprecedented and exciting competition as the semi-finals approach.

Seeds fall

Several favorites left prematurely this Lanzarote Open. José Solano et Martin Abud (TS4) were dominated in the round of XNUMX by Maximo Maldonado and Luciano Puppo on the score of 6 / 3 6 / 2. Ramiro Pereyra et Juani De Pascual (TS2) also fell in the last XNUMX, beaten by Facundo López and Cristian Gutiérrez after a huge fight (6/4 5/7 7/5). Finally, Adrian “Tito” Allemandi et Aimar Goñi were eliminated in the last sixteen by Nacho Archieri and Joaquin De Astoreca in two sets 6 / 3 7 / 6, definitively sealing an open and unpredictable picture.

Lopez and Gutiérrez chart their course

At the opening of the quarter-finals, Facundo Lopez et Cristian Germán Gutiérrez validated their ticket for the last four by dominating Fran Maier et Felipe Calleja in three sets (6/2 1/6 6/2). After a controlled first set, the Argentinian pair experienced a lull before regaining control in the final act, thanks to their experience in decisive moments.

They will face in the semi-final Luciano Puppo et Maximo Maldonado, authors of a solid victory against santi frugoni et Matias Del Moral (7/6 7/5). In a match marked by gusts of wind, Puppo and Maldonado showed consistency and aggression to win and reach the semi-finals for the second time this season.

Number 1s confirm

Without trembling, Maxi Maple et Franco Da Bianco have dominated Fede Chiostri et Maxi Sanchez Blasco in two sets (6/4 6/2). After a tight start to the match, Arce and Dal Bianco picked up the pace to definitively take control of the match, showing once again why they are the masters of the A1 circuit Padel.

First semi-final for Ruiz and Mercadal

The sensation of the tournament is signed Jesus Ruiz “Bubita” et Adrià Mercadal. While beating Archieri / De Astoreca (7/5 6/3), the two Spaniards have reached their first semi-final on the A1 circuit. Dominant mentally and tactically, they continue their incredible run and will have a dream opportunity against leaders Arce and Dal Bianco.

The schedule for the semi-finals in Lanzarote

  • Facundo Lopez / Cristian Gutiérrez vs Luciano Puppo / Maximo Maldonado
  • Maxi Arce / Franco Dal Bianco vs Jesus Ruiz / Adriá Mercadal
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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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