First final for the Lijo/Semmler pair on the A1 circuit. The Spaniards were pitted against their Seville Master tormentors, Maxi Arce and Franco Dal Bianco. To close this magnificent stage of the A1Padel, we were treated to a match with twists and turns on the Beausoleil central.

An express first set

Since the start of the tournament, the Spaniards have been spoilsports. After obtaining the scalp of TS4 (Britos/Sanchez) and TS2 (Aguirre/Allemandi), Lijo and Semmler tackled a big piece this Sunday, the numbers 1, Maximiliano Arce and Franco Dal Bianco. But like yesterday, the Spaniards struggled early in the game and suffered the wrath of the Argentines. Untouchables in the game Maximiliano Arce and Franco Dal Bianco recite their score perfectly and fold the first set in less than 30 minutes, 6/1.

Lijo and Semmler launch the comeback

The Argentinians keep the same intensity from the start of the second round. Lijo and Semmler are on the ropes, suffocated by the Argentinian furia, they fail to bounce back. Franco Dal Bianco and Maxi Arce dictate the game and quickly lead 3/0.


Against all odds the Spaniards manage to get back into the game. After saving a match point at 5/2 , Lijo and Semmler are fairer in the game and the Argentines are beginning to doubt. The Spanish pair reverse the second round 7/5 and inflicts a 5/0 on the numbers 1.

Maximiliano Arce and Franco Dal Bianco at the end of the suspense

After the Spaniards it's the turn of the Argentinians to be on the ropes. The trend has reversed, Lijo and Semmler have found their colors and make their opponents doubt. Numbers 1's back to the wall. Lijo and Semmler will even afford two match points at 5/4, but the Argentinians find the resources and push the Spaniards to the tie-break. The game is crazy. At the end of the suspense, it's finally Maximiliano Arce and Franco Dal Bianco who win the tie-break, victory 6/1 5/7 7/6(5).

Maximiliano Arce and Franco Dal Bianco send a strong message to the competition. With this second consecutive title, they prove once again that they are the bosses of Fabrice Pastor's circuit.
Miguel Semmler and Pablo Lijo did not deserve and showed that they were able to tickle the numbers 1 of the circuit. There is no doubt, the Spanish pair are ready to shake up the A1 rankingPadel.

Vincent Gallie

A fan of oval football, round ball but also racket sports, he was stung by the padel during his adolescence in Galicia. As comfortable in front of the camera as behind a microphone, Vince will be able to bring his vision and expertise as a fan of the little yellow ball.

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