The first men's semi-final of  Barcelona Finals , opposed  Franco Stupaczuk and Martin Di Nenno  à  Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello  who have prevailed  7 / 5 6 / 2 , at the end of a very high-level match, much closer than the score suggests.

 A very close first set 

From the very first exchanges, the tone is set.  super kids  considerably hinder the world number ones. Their own style of play, their ability to break the rhythm and push  Coello  et  Wall  The mistakes made the start of the match very close.

La  slow track  plays in their favor, limiting the usual impact of the power of  Coello  and allowing Argentinians to establish long-term trade.  Opportunities for a break are multiplying on both sides. .

It is finally   Coello   et  Wall  who find the weakness at the end of the set to break and clinch a hard-fought first set  7/5 .

 A second set better controlled by the number 1s 

The second set starts with a different dynamic.  Coello  et  Wall  are becoming more offensive and  break in the second game .
This time, the task becomes more complicated for  Stupaczuk  et  Di Nenno who are struggling to maintain the same pressure.

Even though the games remained close, the number 1s gradually pulled away and closed out the match.  6/2 by better controlling key moments.

 Statistics in favor of the number 1 

  •  55% of points earned , compared to 45%
  •  25% of break points converted , compared to 0%
  •  Improved service efficiency  :
    • 69% of points won on the first serve
  •  Stronger return  :
    • 46% won on opponent's first serve

 An additional opportunity for  Coello  / Tapia 

This qualification offers  Coello and Tapia have another chance to clinch the title , a year after their  defeat in the final against Nieto / Sanz .
Solid against a pair capable of causing them difficulties, the number 1s confirm their ability to adapt their game in big matches.

They will now try to conclude these  Barcelona Finals  with a trophy that had eluded them last year.

Eléah Couvercelle

Racket sports have always been a part of my life, and padel was the obvious choice. Discovered in Marbella as a child, it has since become an integral part of my sporting and family life.

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