Conducted  5-1   third set ,  Bea González  et  Paula Josemaría  turned around a match that was almost lost to win against  Caldera / Goenaga A stunning entry into the competition  P2 of Cancun , characterized by  a match point saved  and a final series of six consecutive games.

A completely botched start

As has often been the case in recent weeks,  Paula Josemaría  et  Bea González  They took a while to get into the game. Many unforced errors, little initiative: the number 2 seed is struggling.

Opposite,  Bea Caldera  et  Carmen Goenaga  immediately impose a  high pace , that of a P2 round of 16 match. More accurate, more aggressive, they dictate the exchanges and sow doubt in their opponents.

A second one-sided set

The scenario completely changes in the second half. González and Josemaría  change their appearance. 

More aggressive, more precise, they went from a hesitant game to total domination. Opposite them, Caldera and Goenaga  can no longer find solutions . Result:  a swift 6-0 victory  which completely changes the game.

A completely crazy third set

More  Stability is still lacking.  On the González/Josemaría side, the fouls reappear, and their opponents regain the upper hand.

In addition, Paula Josemaría was visibly hampered by a muscle strain.  5 / 1, 30-15  Goenaga's serve made the match seem all but over.

Yet it was at this moment that  Everything changes. 

Caldera and Goenaga tense up when it comes to finishing. The points become more hesitant, the games slip away. González and Josemaría immediately take advantage.

At 5/3, they even saved a match point on the opponent's serve.

Six games in a row and a complete turnaround

The dynamic has completely reversed. The two young Spanish women are no longer moving forward, paralyzed by the stakes.

Opposite them, "La Perla" and "La Dynamita" continued their winning streak. Game after game, the momentum shifted. This culminated in a run of six consecutive games, a sign of an improbable victory.

A comeback worthy of the greatest padel upsets, which propels the 2nd seed into the quarter-finals of the P2 in Cancun.

From hell to the quarters: González / Josemaría sign a spectacular comeback in Cancun against Caldera / Goenaga

A warning nonetheless

While the reaction is impressive, this scenario still raises questions. González and Josemaría continue to make their matches difficult for themselves, with slow starts and periods of poor form.

Against more experienced and consistent pairs, this type of comeback will not always be possible.

In Cancun, a miracle happened. But they will need to quickly find more consistency to avoid reliving this kind of scare.

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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