Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea have struck hard again. After their triumph at the Qatar Major, the world number 2s are now offering themselves a second Major crown this season beating Ariana Sánchez and Paula Josemaría in the final of the Italy Major 2025, with a score of 6 / 4 6 / 4. As in Doha, they are giving a lesson in solidity to the world number 1s.

A tight and strategic first round

The final started at a fast pace. At 1/1, Triay and Brea broke first, thanks to a thunderous start from Gemma Triay, who was imperial on her diagonal. Despite a few unforced errors from Delfi Brea, the power and court coverage of the Spaniard made the difference. But Sánchez and Josemaría, three-time Italy Major finalists, were quick to adjust, understanding that Brea was the one to target. A strategy that paid off, as the No. 1s immediately returned to 2/2.

This scenario recalls Brea's complicated debut during the finals of Gijón et MiamiBut as is often the case, Argentina is stepping up its game. It is increasing its physical intensity, varying its play more, and is becoming more and more present in the rallies. 4/4, the pressure pays off: new break for the number 2, who do not tremble when it comes to concluding the set (6/4).

Brea-Triay in steamroller mode

The momentum remains with Brea and Triay. second set starts with a double break and a 4/1 lead. The world number 1s are struggling to string together winning points. It is especially Paula Josemaría, already very prominent in the semi-final, who tries to keep the team afloat. She manages to initiate a break at 4/2, but the gap is already made. Too many imprecisions on the return, a Ari Sanchez below, and impeccable opposing service games prevent any rise.

Triay and Brea conclude this second act on a shutout, with authority and without trembling. All after 1h51 of match.

Triay at the top, Brea enters a new dimension

With this victory, the 2025 results of Triay / Brea becomes impressive: 5 titles in 10 tournaments, a 8th final this season, and above all a doubled in Majors after their victory in Qatar against these same opponents.

In this face-to-face which has become a classic, Triay and Brea now lead 4-1 against Josemaría and Sánchez. Gemma thus wins his 4th Major, with three different partners (Ortega, Fernández, Brea) and will become n ° 1 worldwide in the next FIP ​​ranking. For Delfi, this is a first title in Rome and a progression to 4th place in the world, overtaking Claudia Fernández.

Questions for the number 1s

For Sánchez and Josemaría, the disappointment is real. Despite a good run to the final, they still fail in Major against their big rivals. And unlike their opponents, they failed to raise their level in key moments, nor maintain the consistency necessary to dominate a final of this caliber. Sánchez, in particular, did not have the expected impact on the left diagonal.

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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