For the first time since their association three years ago, the pair Tapia / Coello is eliminated in the round of 16 of a tournament Premier Padel.

A feat by Cardona and Augsburger

A statistic that illustrates the dominance and consistency of the world number ones, but also the feat achieved by young players. paul cardona et Leo Augsburg, who secured a ticket to the quarter-finals by eliminating the tournament's number 1 seed during the Santiago P1.

The young Argentinians have imposed themselves 7/6 6/4 in 1h11 of play. After winning the first set in the tie-break despite being 4/2 behind in this decisive game, Augsburger and Cardona were able to take an advantage in the match. A break early in the second set proved crucial, as it was difficult to hold serve in this match played in fast-paced conditions.

Santiago stats

Conditions favorable to attack

The playing conditions favored the pair's attacking and powerful style Cardona / Augsburger, nicknamed the “Bombarderos”. Contrary to Miami, the fast track accentuated the speed of the balls, making the strategy obvious on both sides: avoid lobs to avoid being hit by opponents' smashes. With each lob attempted by Tapia or Coello, Cardona and Augsburger hit hard with an impressive success rate, rendering the world number ones helpless.

The match was played with attacking intensity, with short exchanges and a desire from both pairs to impose their power. 70% of points were won on service games, proving how difficult it was to break. The pair that took the net had a clear advantage, as it was so difficult to lob without being immediately punished. Cardona / Augsburger have won 30% of points in return of service, against 22% for Coello / Tapia.

A turning point for the rest of the season

Although Wall was not 100% due to his hand injury sustained during the Miami P1 Last week, the world number ones did not disappoint SantiagoThey simply faced two impressive young players, both for their precision, their ability to convert each lob into a winning smash, and for their aggressiveness at the net, which left no respite to Tapia and CoelloThe world number ones, eliminated prematurely in the round of 16 at Chili, will now focus on a major stage of their season: the Qatar Major, which will take place from April 11 to 19.

For the gunners Augsburger / Cardona, a new challenge awaits them in the quarter-finals, where they will face the pair Tello / Libaak, who defeated the number 7 seed Bergamini / Navarro in the round of 16. A match not to be missed, both for the spectacle and for the stakes of a place in the semi-finals of the P1, as well as for the reunion between the two friends and former teammates in the Argentine national team and on the professional circuit, Libaak and Augsburger.

Nicolas Fillaudeau

A big sports enthusiast and former tennis player, I discovered padel a few years ago without really focusing on it. Then I became addicted to this sport by practicing it and watching the premier padel matches. Looking forward to sharing the 2025 news with you!

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