Le  Cancun P2  offered its share of surprises on the field, but also a much more unusual… and problematic situation on the refereeing side.

During the women's round of 16 between  Caldera / Goenaga  et  Josemaría / González A rather rare error went completely unnoticed during the match:  Bea González served three consecutive service games in the third set .

 A situation that is as comical as it is problematic. 

Specifically, the Spanish player served three times:

  • à  1-2 
  • then  1-4 
  • and finally to  2-5 

A completely abnormal sequence in the classic functioning of the service in padel, where the alternation between partners is strict.

At the time, the scene might seem amusing. Neither the players, nor the staff, nor even the referees appear to have noticed the anomaly. But with a little hindsight, the situation clearly raises questions.

 A mistake that can influence a match 

Because at the highest level,  The service order is never a detail .

Serving or receiving at a key moment can change the dynamics of a game, a set, or even a match. And in this specific case, the sequence occurs at a decisive moment.

Because behind it,  Bea González and Paula Josemaría make a spectacular comeback , while they were being conducted  5/2 in the third set , to finally impose itself  7/5 .

It's difficult to say for sure that this mistake directly influenced the result. But it's also impossible to ignore it. At this level of competition, this type of situation shouldn't exist.

 One point to correct for the circuit 

This type of episode remains rare, but it highlights an important point:  the rigor of the refereeing  about details that aren't really details.

In a circuit like  Premier Padel where every point counts and matches are decided by details, this type of error can have a real impact.

The anecdote will undoubtedly remain a somewhat unusual moment of the tournament. But beyond its amusing aspect, it serves as a reminder that even at the highest level,  vigilance must be total .

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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