Arturo Coello  et  Agustín Tapia  were scared, but they will be there for the meeting  semi-finals of Premier Padel Buenos Aires P1 . Opposed to a combative and uninhibited pair,  Eduardo Alonso  et  Jairus Baptist , the world number 1s had to draw on their resources to win  4/6 6/3 6/2 .

 A worrying start to the match 

In a disjointed first set, marked by a succession of breaks, it was  Alonso and Bautista  who pulled off a masterstroke. Aggressive and opportunistic, the two Spaniards put a surprisingly nervous Tapia/Coello pair in difficulty and  far from its usual level Unable to find continuity, the favorites logically concede the first round  6/4 .

 The reaction of the Argentinian-Spanish duo 

But as often happens in important moments,  quality and experience  de Tapia and Coello ended up making the difference.  Stronger, fairer in their choices , they gradually gain the upper hand over their opponents. After having  tightened their game , they pocket the second set  6/3 , then unfold in a better controlled third act, won  6/2 .

 A game of ups and downs that raises questions 

If victory is there,  the content is worrying Tapia and Coello have been playing a series of sluggish matches since the start of the South American tour.  Less connected  and sometimes  disorganized , the number 1s no longer give off the impression of omnipotence that they still displayed in 2024. Where one once masked the absences of the other, today  neither Tapia nor Coello can compensate  the drops in speed.

 A big test ahead in the semi-finals 

They will meet the pair in the semi-finals  Jon Sanz / Momo Gonzalez , author of a remarkable performance against Lebrón / Stupa.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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