Godallier / Marchetti bow out in the round of 16, Icardo / Jensen are eliminated

Another eventful day on the circuit at Cancún where there were plenty of surprises. If Léa Godallier et Giorgia Marchetti confirmed their consistency by reaching the round of XNUMX They were defeated after a three-set battle against the seeded 8 Guinart / Virseda , 6/1, 3/6, 6/2 At the same time, a huge shock with the elimination of the 5th seed Icardo / Jensen , beaten by Dal Pozzo / Rodriguez .

In very particular windy conditions in Mexico This tournament already confirms its ability to shake up the hierarchy.

Godallier / Marchetti stall once again against Guinart / Virseda

New confrontation and same outcome for the Franco-Italian pair face Marina Guinart and Veronica Virseda Defeated in two sets at Gijón , Léa Godallier and Giorgia Marchetti This time they pushed their opponents to three sets, but ultimately lost. 6/1, 3/6, 6/2 .

The start of the match is very complicated: Many mistakes, a lack of aggression and the Spanish women who immediately imposed a very high pace As a result, the first set was quickly wrapped up.

A great reaction in the second half

After this failed start, Godallier and Marchetti knew to remain clear-headed and rediscover what has been their strength for several weeks: combativeness and intensity .

Much more enterprising, Giorgia Marchetti gained the upper hand in the exchange, notably thanks to a very effective online smash which caused difficulties Marina Guinart . By his side, Léa Godallier showed up much more solid in defense stabilizing the whole thing.

A perfectly controlled reaction that allows them to back to one round apiece .

A third round that goes wrong…

Riding this momentum, the two players try to continue their winning streak and secure two break points right from the start in the third set. Without success.

A turning point in the match. Behind, Guinart and Virseda regain their first-set level, impose their intensity again, and quickly pull away ( 3/0 ).

Less energy, less resilience on the Franco-Italian side, and the match definitively turns. Godallier and Marchetti finally give in 6/1, 3/6, 6/2 , as in Gijón, but with a more accomplished copy.

Despite the defeat, the momentum remains positive:
eighth in Riyadh , final at the FIP Silver in Dubai , eighth in Gijón , then again eighth in Cancun . A encouraging consistency , with a constantly improving level of play.

Godallier/Marchetti bow out in the round of 16, Icardo/Jensen are eliminated

The TS5 Icardo/Jensen stopped at the start by Dal Pozzo/Rodriguez

A major upset in the women's draw with the early elimination of 5th seed Tamara Icardo / Claudia Jensen . After a excellent start to the season marked by two semi-finals in Riyadh and Gijón , as well as a A landmark victory against Gonzalez/Josemaria The Spanish-Argentine pair were eliminated in their first match.

Opposed to Giulia Dal Pozzo and Nuria Rodriguez They fall in three close sets ( 7/6, 3/6, 6/3 ).

A A very good performance for the Italian-Spanish pair. , which rises to quarterfinal where she will find the seeded n°1 Triay / Brea easy winners of Castello / Rufo ( 6 / 2, 6 / 2 ).

In complicated playing conditions in Cancún , With a wind omnipresent on the slopes This elimination might not be an isolated case. The Mexican tournament could still hold its share of surprises.

Maceo ZERHAT

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