Paula Josemaria and Ariana Sanchez qualified for the final of theAlicante Open from World Padel Tour. The Spaniards beat Bea Gonzalez and Lucia Sainz 6 / 3 7 / 6 for a second consecutive final.

Josemaria / Sanchez above

The start of the match is very tactic. We find the game patterns of the Madrid Adeslas Open final. Bea Gonzalez is hyperactive as usual, and covers 3/4 of the track. Furthermore, Josemaria / Sanchez play a maximum of ball on the Andalusian, until it cracks. First break of the match. 3/1

The pair Sainz / Gonzalez, who impressed us so much at this stage of the competition in Madrid (with one of the best matches in the history of padel female), today seems inside. Paula Josemaria and Ariana Sanchez completely foil them. Service games are won easily. 5/2

Paula Josemaria and Ariana Sanchez impress at the start of the year. The Spaniards are very solid, and have clear ideas: these are the first candidates for the first place in the world. They pocket the first set in 44 minutes. 6/3

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The black beast of Sainz / Gonzalez

The difference is in the strength between these two pairs. Sure of their game, Josemaria and Sanchez don't make mistakes. Sainz and Gonzalez must do a feat to win a point, and often get in the way of balls in the center: there is still a long way to go if this pair wants to opt for the first step of the podium this season. They miss two break opportunities. 2/2

Paula Josemaria and Ariana Sanchez are also not perfect and start to doubt, thus leaving a small door open in which Sainz and Gonzalez want to rush in. 4/3

Paula Josemaria is the sensation of the start of the season, and she proves it once again. She passes the ball between Lucia Sainz's legs to make the break at the best time. 5/4

“Don't worry, we'll take their service now!” Gaby Reca trying to comfort his players on the bench. The Argentinian is visionary: the resilience of Bea and Lucia allows them to save two match points and pick up the score! 5/5

The two Spaniards get into marathon mode, and that's where they are the strongest. They take the psychological advantage. “Look, now they're doubting. We're going to bite the bullet, vamos!" Express Reca on the bench. 6/5

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The match takes another turn in the twelfth game of the second set. The points are more and more spectacular. Josemaria / Sanchez save two set points to push this set to a tie-break. 6/6

Bea Gonzalez is the determining player. She wins the points with winning strokes and loses them with unforced errors. 3-3 when changing sides. Paula Josemaria and Ariana Sanchez can not conclude on their two match points. New side change at 6-6. At the end of the suspense, Josemaria / Sanchez finally concludes this magnificent battle. 7/6 (9-7).

Paula Josemaria:"I cry with joy. I dedicate it to my family… ”

Ariana Sanchez:“This year I feel very comfortable on the track with Paula. We will enjoy this new final together tomorrow. ”

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