Le P2 of Gijón offered one of the most memorable moments of this early season. During the first round, Íñigo Jofre / Manu Castaño et Pablo García / David Gala contested a an epic tie-break , won 20 - 18 by Jofre and Castaño. An interminable tiebreak that could well go down in circuit history.
A totally crazy first set
On paper, the match between the two Spanish pairs looked very evenly matched. It lived up to all expectations.
The two teams traded blows throughout the first set, neither managing to pull ahead. The outcome was therefore decided in the tie-breaker where the tension has risen a notch.
The Set points multiplied on both sides , without either pair managing to conclude. Finally, Íñigo Jofre and Manu Castaño managed to make a difference after 28 minutes of decisive play , imposing 20 - 18 .
An exceptional tie-break, which will remain one of the longest and most spectacular ever seen on Premier Padel .
García's immediate reaction / Gala
Despite the frustration of losing such a hard-fought set, Pablo García and David Gala reacted perfectly.
The Spanish quickly regained control of the match, stringing together two sets mastered , won 6 / 2, 6 / 2 A solid reaction that ultimately allowed them to prevail in this intense match.
A tie-break that has already gone down in history
Even if the final victory goes to García / Gala This encounter will be remembered above all for this tie-break 20-18 , already considered by many as one of the most significant in recent history Premier Padel .
A rare moment, a symbol of the intensity and balance that can exist from the very first laps of the circuit.
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