Leonel “Tolito” Aguirre et Gonzalo Alfonso, mark the history ofA1Padel by winning the Master Final of Caracas. With this victory against Aimar Goñi et Adrian “Tito” Allemandi (6/4 3/6 6/3), the circuit's number 1s conclude a great season with 11 tracks, an absolute record. They thus surpass the previous record of 10 tracks detained by Arce-Dal Bianco in 2023.
A high-intensity finale
From the start of the match, Aguirre et Alfonso impose their game. Focused and solid, they adopt a clear strategy: avoid Aimar Goñi and target Tito Allemandi in defense. Gonza Alfonso dominates the smash while Aguirre perfectly manages the tempo of the game. This plan allows them to achieve a break decisive in the third game to pocket the first set 6/4.
However, Goñi and Allemandi react in the second round. More aggressive and better organized, they take advantage of a drop in form by the Magicos. Goñi takes the lead in attack while Allemandi dares more. A quick break gives them the advantage to lead 3 - 0. Despite an attempted comeback from Los Magicos, Allemandi closes the set 6/3, completely restarting the finale.
A third set dominated by Los Magicos
In the last set, Aguirre and Alfonso find their best version. Three key moments mark the round:
- Un break crucial in the fourth game, thanks to an error by Allemandi.
- Le counter-break immediate from Goñi / Allemandi, which seems to relaunch the set.
- Le decisive break in the sixth game, where Alfonso shows his power.
With an advance 5/2, Aguirre and Alfonso do not tremble. They conclude the match 6/3.
A season of all records
With this victory, Aguirre and Alfonso complete a 2024 season HISTORY :
- 11 tracks won in 16 tournaments disputed.
- 72 wins for only 6 losses.
- 147 sets won salary. 28 lost.
They will have dominated the year head and shoulders, proving their superiority across the entire circuit.
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 !