It was a big challenge that lay ahead of Alix Collombon and her partner Araceli Martinez, they faced during this round of 16 the seeded 4 of this tournament Araujo/Ustero and were not favorites on paper even if the current form suggested that an exploit was possible...

A disjointed start to the match

From the first games, the debates are balanced between the two pairs. Alix and Araceli cling to each other, several breaks on both sides and a very indecisive set. But in the key moments, Araujo and Ustero are more effective, conducted 4/2 by Collombon/Martinez, they completely reverse the steam to come and take this first set 6/4.

Too many missed opportunities

The second set was much like the first: undecided, with numerous break opportunities for both sides. Unfortunately, Colombon and his partner fail to capitalize on their opportunities and chase the score throughout the second round. On the other side of the net, Sofia Araujo is taking up more and more space offensively by being very aggressive. In the money time, Collombon/Martinez are not far from coming back with 2 break points at 5/4, opportunities that once again escape the Franco-Hispanic pair... It's good Araujo/Ustero that we will find in the next round, they finally win 6 / 4 6 / 4.

A bitter defeat

Defeated in the first round last year, Alix Collombon leaves the Bordeaux tournament this year in the last sixteen, with no doubt some regrets as the meeting seemed within their reach. However, the service remains encouraging against a pair from the world's top 4, the French woman who we will find again in two weeks at P1 of Malaga still with Araceli Martinez.

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