À 16 years, Facundo Dehnike makes history by becoming the youngest player – and the first Paraguayan – to reach the semi-finals of a tournament Premier Padel. An exploit that should however be put into perspective, this tournament having taken place in the absence of the world top 100.

Alongside its Spanish partner Manuel Aragon, Dehnike won in the quarter-finals against the top seeds n ° 4, youssef hossam et Julian Lacamoire, after a battle in three sets et 2 hours 13 minutes game (6-3, 6-7, 6-3). He will try this Saturday at 10h00 to secure a place in the final.

Facundo Dehnike in the semi-final of Gijón Premier Padel P2: a record to be put into perspective
Credit Premier Padel Red Bull

A week marked by firsts

While the young Paraguayan's feat is remarkable, it is part of a broader trend. Gijón Premier Padel P2 was the scene of several firsts for many players. Among them, the French Philemon Raichman, which has reached its first quarter-final on the circuit. A notable performance in a tournament that offered unprecedented opportunities due to the reduced field.

A success that accompanies the rise of padel in Paraguay

Dehnike was keen to highlight the growth of Paraguayan padel, highlighting the participation of other compatriots such as Mariano Agustin Gonzalez, also present in Gijón. Paraguay is increasingly asserting itself on the international scene, particularly with the organization for the second consecutive year de l 'Assumption Premier Padel P2, expected from 19 to 25 May 2025.

According to the World Padel Report 2024 published by the International Federation of Padel (FIP), Paraguay has 2 lots and about 500 amateur playersA figure that demonstrates the continued development of padel in the country, despite a level that is still far from the standards of the main circuit.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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