The round of XNUMX of  FIP Platinum Albania  lived up to all expectations this Thursday in Tirana. In the men's draw, several seeded players struggled… and some have already fallen. The biggest surprise of the day, of course, remains the elimination of  Jon Sanz and Coki Nieto eliminated as soon as they entered the competition by  David Gala and Enzo Jensen .

At the same time,  Maxi Arce and Álex Arroyo  confirmed their excellent start to the tournament by taking down the 5th seed, while Edu Alonso and Aimar Goñi  narrowly avoided elimination against tenacious lucky losers.

In the women's competition, however, the main favorites generally controlled the situation despite the surprise elimination of the number 5 seed.

Gala/Jensen make a strong impact, Arce and Arroyo surprise.

It was the big surprise of the day in Tirana. The number 2 seed,  Jon Sanz / Coki Nieto , already leaves the tournament after his defeat against  David Gala and Enzo Jensen .

However, the favorites had started their match perfectly with a quick first set  6/0 But the dynamic completely changed afterwards. Gala and Jensen gradually imposed more intensity, ultimately turning the game around.  0/6 7/6 6/4 .

Jon Sanz and Coki Nieto fall in their first match at the FIP Platinum Albania

Another great performance of the day: that of  Maxi Arce and Álex Arroyo The Argentinian and the Spaniard, an unusual but very attractive pairing since the start of the week, eliminated  Javi Garrido and Lucas Bergamini (TS5)  in two solid sets:  6 / 4 6 / 4 .

At the top of the table,  Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas The number 1 seeds also had to work hard against  Diestro / Piotto After losing the first set, the favorites found solutions to win:  4/6 7/5 6/3 .

Alonso/Goñi pull through after a huge battle

They were one of the most anticipated pairs in this tournament after their very good recent results on the circuit. Premier Padel. But  Edu Alonso and Aimar Goñi  came very close to being sent to criminal court.

Opposite the lucky losers  Aragon / Roglán The Spanish team were pushed around for over two hours of play before finally prevailing:  4/6 7/6 6/4 .

A mental victory for the number 8 seed, who was dominated for much of the match before gradually raising her level in the important moments.

In another very close match, the Argentinians  Álex Chozas and Tino Libaak  They too secured their place in the quarterfinals after a three-set battle against  Hernandez / Collado  :  7/6 2/6 6/4 .

In the women's competition, the favorites are all present... except for TS5

The women's draw largely respected the hierarchy this Thursday in Tirana.

The number 1 seeds,  Alejandra Salazar and Alejandra Alonso They perfectly controlled their eighth match with a clear victory  6 / 2 6 / 2 .

Same scenario for  Caldera / Goenaga (TS3) ,  Osoro / Iglesias (TS4) ,  Orsi / Llaguno (TS6)  or,  Castello / Rufo (TS7) , all qualified without any real fear.

The only real surprise came from the elimination of the number 5 seed,  Fassio / Eugenio , beaten by the Italian  Giulia Dal Pozzo  and the Spanish  Noa Rodriguez  in two sets:  6 / 1 7 / 6 .

All the results from the round of 16

Male table

  •  Gala / Jensen  fight  Sanz / Nieto (TS2)  : 0/6 7/6 6/4
  •  Arce / Arroyo  fight  Garrido / Bergamini (TS5)  : 6/4 6/4
  •  Stupaczuk / Yanguas (TS1)  fight  Diestro / Piotto  : 4/6 7/5 6/3
  •  Alonso / Goñi (TS8)  fight  Aragon / Roglán  : 4/6 7/6 6/4
  •  Chozas / Libaak  fight  Hernandez / Collado  : 7/6 2/6 6/4
  •  Di Nenno / Bautista (TS4)  fight  Naranjo / Sanchez Vicente  : 6/2 6/1
  •  González / Campagnolo (TS6)  fight  Sanchez Arriga / Olsson  : 6/2 6/2
  •  Ruiz / Esbri (TS7)  fight  Muedini / Serjani  : 6/0 6/0

Female table

  •  Salazar / Alonso (TS1)  fight  Fassio Goyeneche / Ryzhova  : 6/2 6/2
  •  Caldera / Goenaga (TS3)  fight  Vano / Clasca  : 6/3 6/2
  •  Osoro / Iglesias (TS4)  fight  Fernandez / Guerra Santana  : 6/3 6/1
  •  Rodriguez / Dal Pozzo  fight  Fassio Goyeneche / Eugenio Barrera (TS5)  : 6/1 7/6
  •  Orsi / Llaguno (TS6)  fight  Perez Momha / Gallardo  : 6/0 6/1
  •  Castello / Rufo (TS7)  fight  Baldi / Aima  : 6/3 6/0
  •  Bidaorria / Caparros (TS8)  fight  Martinez / Lujan  : 5/7 6/3 6/4
  •  Guinart / Virseda (TS2)  fight  Castillon / Portillo Perez  : 6/0 6/3
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