The FIP Platinum Tirana quarter-finals  delivered their verdict this Friday in  Albania In men,  Maxi Maple  et  Álex Arroyo  confirmed their excellent week by securing  Chozas / Libaak  at the end of a fight lasting more than two hours. For their part,  Franco Stupaczuk  et  mike yanguas  had to battle after losing the first set before turning things around  González / Campagnolo In the women's draw, the main surprise came from the elimination of the 3rd seed.  Caldera / Goenaga. 

Arce and Arroyo continue their dream run

Already impressive since the beginning of the week,  Maxi Arce and Álex Arroyo  have delivered one of the standout performances of these quarter-finals.

Opposed to  Alex Chozas and Valentino Libaak The two men won a close match in three sets:  7/5 4/6 7/6  after  2h26 game .

After several impressive performances since the start of the tournament, Arce and Arroyo have confirmed their status as one of the sensations of this FIP Platinum Tirana. Their ability to rise to the occasion in crucial moments has now earned them a place in the semifinals.

Arce and Arroyo continue their dream run

In the other significant men's quarter of the day,  Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas The number 1 seeds had a difficult start against  Momo Gonzalez and Lucas Campagnolo .

Trailing after losing the first set, the favorites managed to raise their level and ultimately win.  2/6 6/3 6/3 A victory in response that allows them to continue their journey towards the title despite a strong resistance from the Spanish-Brazilian pair.

Also worth noting are the qualifications of  Martín Di Nenno / Juan Bautista , winners of Edu Alonso / Aimar Goñi  (7/6 7/5), as well as  David Gala / Enzo Jensen who continue their incredible week after eliminating Jon Sanz and Coki Nieto by dominating  Ruiz / Esbrí  (4/6 6/3 6/4).`

FIP Platinum Tirana – the Gala/Jensen sensation continues, Di Nenno regains his form

Caldera and Goenaga fall, Alonso and Salazar roll

In the women's draw, the surprise of the day came from the elimination of the No. 3 seed.  Bea Caldera and Carmen Goenaga .

Opposed to  Rodríguez  /  From the Well They did, however, win the first set before gradually losing ground. The Spanish-Italian pair ultimately prevailed.  4/6 6/2 6/1  and secures a notable place in the final four.

Conversely, the top favorites  Alejandra Alonso and Alejandra Salazar  They perfectly controlled their quarter-final. The number 1 seed gave no chance to  Bidahorria / Caparrós winning in two straight sets  6 / 3 6 / 4 .

The other semi-finalists are  Osoro / Iglesias , victorious in Orsi / Llaguno  (6/1 6/4), as well as  Guinart / Virseda who have gained the upper hand over  Castelló / Rufo  in two sets (6/4 7/5).

Caldera and Goenaga fall, Alonso and Salazar roll

Semi-final posters

The final four are now known in Tirana with four matches scheduled on the central track this Saturday.

 At 15:00 p.m. ,  Ale Salazar / Ale Alonso  will open the day facing  Aranza Osoro / Victoria Iglesias  for a place in the final.

 Not before 17 p.m. , time for the first men's semi-final between  Martín Di Nenno / Jairo Bautista  and the tournament's surprise pair,  David Gala / Enzo Jensen , who notably defeated Jon Sanz and Coki Nieto.

 Not before 19 p.m. ,  Rodríguez / Dal Pozzo , who have just eliminated the No. 3 seeds Caldera / Goenaga, will try to continue their great run against  Marina Guinart / Veronica Virseda .

Finally  not before 21:00 p.m. ,  Maxi Arce / Álex Arroyo , who had a remarkable run in Albania, will challenge the number 1 seeds  Franco Stupaczuk / Mike Yanguas  in what is shaping up to be the most anticipated match of the day.

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