Alix Collombon and Araceli Martinez will not see the final of FIP Gold Portugal (Paredes)The Franco-Spanish pair, seeded 2, bows in semi final face Sara Ruiz Soto and Giorgia Marchetti (TS4) at the end of a match played: 4/6 6/4 6/4.

An unexpected result for Collombon and Martinez, who were among the tournament favourites and were logically hoping to reach the final. They had until now imposed their status with convincing performances, but this time gave in to a solid pair. Ruiz and Marchetti take advantage of this to advance to the final, where they will face Lucia Martinez Gomez and Julieta Evangelina Bidahorria (TS3) à 12 noon on the center court.

A promising journey, but a disappointment at the end

Collombon and Martinez had ideally launched their tournament, with a victory lightning en Round of 6 (0/6 2/XNUMX), followed by a big victory in the quarter-finals against the 6th seed Ana Catarina Nogueira and Martina Fassio Goyeneche (6/3 6/1).

Everything seemed to be going well for a qualification for the final, but the solidity of Ruiz and Marchetti made the difference in a match where Collombon and Martinez were nevertheless favourites.

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If this elimination in the semi-final was not the expected scenario for Collombon / Martinez, they will try to get points at P2 in Gijón next week.

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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