Round of 16 of the Mexico Major offered an unexpected moment: the defeat of Ariana Sánchez and Paula Josemaría, yet in the midst of reconquering the world throne. An unexpected setback that changes everything… and officially hands the crown to Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea.

Ari and Paula fall right away: a huge surprise

The shock came from a duo that few expected to reach this level: Jessica Castelló and Lorena RufoThe Spanish women delivered an impeccable performance, completely stifling the outgoing number 1 pair.
A double 6/4 to seal the surprise… and shatter Ari and Paula's last hopes.

The two Spanish women, despite being on a great run with three consecutive titles (The Milan P1, Newgiza P2, Then the World Pairs Championship), were this time unable to turn the situation around.
Already surprised in Dubai in the semi-finals by Bea González / Claudia Fernández, this time they leave Acapulco in the round of 16.

An elimination that definitively ends their slim chance of regaining their place n ° 1 worldwide au Barcelona Finals.

Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea: new queens of padel world

This early exit mathematically gives the throne to Gemma Triay et Delfi Brea, now guaranteed to finish the year ranked number 1 in the world.
A historic achievement, especially for Delfi, first Argentinian to reach this position since 2013.

The season of news #1 speaks for itself:

  • 9 titles won,
  • 14 final contests,
  • An impressive consistency, even in the more difficult moments of this end of the season.

Despite a slight dip in form over the last few weeks, the pair managed to remain consistent, reaching very high levels very often semi-finals and finalsand accumulate the points needed to secure the top spot in the standings.

So they will arrive big favorites for the rest of this Mexico MajorNow free of a burden, Rodri Ovide's players dominated the quarter-finals. Aranza Osoro / Victoria Iglesias 6-3, 6-2, without ever faltering. In the semi-finals they face Goenaga/Caldera who can potentially hope for qualification for the Premier Padel Finals Barcelona would win, but the task looks extremely difficult against the number 1 team, who are full of confidence after securing the world throne.

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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