When for his World Padel Tour Madrid Master 2023, we witnessed a first in a competition of such importance at this level: Maria Virginia Riera and Tamara Icardo won a match point without even playing it! Indeed, they beat Alejandra Salazar and Sofia Araujo in two sets, 6/4 6/4. If this match caused so much discussion, it is because it involved one of the most curious “matchballs” of the season.
The ebullient Sofia Araújo had already received a pre-warning and, after losing the point at 30-15, she hit the rack with her racket. The point is lost, the score is 40-15. A warning is then given by the referee, so that Araujo loses the next point. Game, set and match for Virginia Riera and Tamara Icardo!
Head to the semi-finals for Riera / Icardo against Triay / Ortega.