This Saturday in Rome, the second women's semi-final of the Italy Major promises an electric clash between two pairs with opposing dynamics, but shared ambition. Ariana Sánchez and Paula Josemaría, the queens of the circuit, cross paths again with Bea González and Claudia Fernández, on the rise.

Clear advantage to the number 1 in direct confrontations

The results are clear: 5 wins to 1 in favor of Ari and Paula. Their last duel, in the final of the Buenos Aires P1, ended in a stinging 6 / 2 6 / 2 for the Spanish pair. However, the only victory Bea and Claudia vs. the #1s took place recently, a Asunción P2 semi-final (6/4 6/3), proof that they know how to find the keys against the champions.

Ari and Paula, invincible in Rome… or almost

Since the appearance of the female painting in Rome, Ari and Paula always made it to the finals. Finalists in 2023 against Triay / Ortega, they lifted the trophy in 2024 after sweeping away Sainz and Llaguno. In search of a 4th title this season (after Riyadh, Brussels and Buenos Aires), they must absolutely win this tournament to retain their throne as world number 1.

Bea and Claudia take on history

The passion and youth will be embodied by Bea González and Claudia Fernández. Since the beginning of their association, they have already conquered a title in Asunción, and continue to progress. This Saturday, they aim a first Major final together, a course that Bea has never crossed yet, despite her status as a top player for several seasons.

Claudia, for her part, has already experienced this thrill with Gemma Triay (Mexico Major 2024), and could, in the event of a final victory, become the youngest player to win two Major titles. Just that.

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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