Ari Sánchez and Paula Josemaría gave Andrea Ustero and Alejandra Alonso no chance in the semi-final of the Gijon P2. With a thunderous start to the match and perfect management of key moments, the world number 1s prevail 6 / 1 6 / 4 and secure their place in the final, where they will meet again Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay.

A cannon start: Alonso and Ustero overwhelmed

Sánchez and Josemaría imposed their rhythm from the first exchanges. The first five games were a show of strength, with Ustero and Alonso scoring only one point. The first set ended with a 6/1 expeditious.

A more close second set, but still under control

Despite a better level of play from their opponents in the second set, Sánchez and Josemaría remained solid on the important points. In the match they converted 7 break points out of 9, against only On 3 4 for Alonso and Ustero.

The numbers speak for themselves

  • 28 winners for pair number 1, against only 7 for their opponents.
  • 16 unforced errors, a figure well below the 24 of Alonso and Ustero.
  • A first set completed in 22 minutes, where they barely let their rivals breathe.
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Aiming for 39th career title!

With this qualification, Sánchez and Josemaría will play their 62nd final, with the ambition of finding a 39th title. But one last challenge awaits them: Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay who will seek their first title together.

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 !