Between gusts of wind, heavy humidity and repeated interruptions, these  round of 16 of the P2 tournament in Cancún  have put the organisms under severe strain. In these  very specific conditions Several top seeds were upset, some eliminated, and the rankings were significantly reshuffled. It was a day marked by unexpected performances and a draw more open than ever.

Sanyo and Alfonso finally deliver a benchmark performance.

Pair Opposites  seeded 8  made of  Lucas Bergamini  et  Javi Garrido ,  Sanyo Gutiérrez  et  Gonzalo Alfonso  delivered their most accomplished performance of the season.

Solid victory  6 / 3 7 / 5 , with great control in key moments. After a difficult start to the year, the Argentinians reacted at the right time and secured a first landmark victory, before their announced separation after Miami.

Sanyo / Alfonso: a bad idea disguised as a good one?

Aguirre / Arroyo eliminate the Paco's

After  Sanyo  et  Alfonso Now it's another Argentinian's turn to find his form again.  Tolito Aguirre  has regained all its  magic  next to  Alex Arroyo   in Cancún. 

After a mixed start to the season, the two men bring down the  seeded 6  made of  Paquito Navarro and Fran Guerrero  at the end of a spectacular match, punctuated by strokes of genius on both sides of the net.

Reference victory  3/6 6/3 6/1 , secured at the end of the night. On the other side, it's another poor performance for the “Paco's”, who are starting to cause serious concern.

Lebrón and Augsburger are gaining momentum

Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger displayed a very serious attitude against Gonzalo Rubio and Javi Ruiz.

Success  6 / 4 6 / 2 Without rushing, with more structured play. A clean performance that confirms their improving form in this tournament. They will face in the quarter-finals  William Collado  et  Pol Hernandez  heartbreakers  Alex Ruiz  et  Juanlu esbri  in three sets,  6/1 3/6 6/3 .

All the results from the round of 16

Men

  •  Galan / Chingotto (2)  fight  Garcia / Barahona  :  6 / 2 6 / 4 
  •  Lebrón / Augsburger   (4)  fight  Rubio / Ruiz  :  6 / 4 6 / 2 
  •  Collado / Hernandez  fight  Ruiz / Esbri  :  6/1 3/6 6/3 
  •  Gutiérrez / Alfonso  fight  Garrido / Bergamini   (8)  :  6 / 3 7 / 5 
  •  Bautista / Campagnolo  fight  Goenaga / Goni  :  7 / 6 7 / 6 
  •  Stupaczuk / Yanguas   (3)  fight  Alonso / Tello  :  6 / 3 6 / 3 
  •  Arroyo / Aguirre  fight  Guerrero / Navarro   (6)  :  3/6   6 / 3 6 / 2 

Women

  •  Sanchez / Ustero   (3)  fight  Barrera / Velasco  :  6 / 3 6 / 0 
  •  Triay / Brea   (1)  fight  Castelló / Rufo  :  6 / 2 6 / 2 
  •  Rodriguez / Dal Pozzo  fight  Icardo / Jensen (5)  :  7/6 3/6 6/3 
  •  Guinart / Virseda  fight  Marchetti / Godallier  :  6/1 3/6 6/2 
  •  Fernandez / Araujo (4)  fight  Canovas / Rodriguez  :  6/7 6/2 6/0 
  •  Ortega / Calvo (6)  fight  Bellver / Martinez  :  6 / 2 6 / 0 
  •  Josemaria / Gonzalez (2)  fight  Caldera / Goenaga  :  3/6 6/3 7/5 
  •  Salazar / Alonso (7)  fight  Canellas / Peralta  :  6 / 3 6 / 2 

A tournament more open than ever

Between extreme conditions and completely disrupted benchmarks, these round of 16 matches have reshuffled the deck. Several favorites were held to a draw, some came very close to elimination.

In this very particular context, one thing is confirmed:  In Cancún, more than ever, anything can happen. 

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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