Le FIP Platinum Albania gets off to a strong start in Tirana. For one of the first big matches of the tournament, Jon Sanz and Coki Nieto The number 2 seeds were eliminated in the round of 16 by the young Spanish pair. Enzo Jensen / David Gala at the end of a completely stunning match.
An unexpected defeat for the favorites, who had nevertheless made a perfect start to their match.
A one-sided first set… then the turnaround
The start of the match resembled a demonstration. Very aggressive from the first few plays, Sanz and Nieto stifled their opponents to take the first set with a severe 6/0 .
More precise in offensive phases, dominant at the net and capable of quickly concluding points, the Spaniards seemed far superior at the time.
But the game gradually changed.
In the second set, David Gala and Enzo Jensen began to impose more rhythm and intensity. More enterprising in the exchanges, the two young Spaniards gradually outmaneuvered the favorites, who were less physically efficient and less decisive in the important moments.
The dynamic completely reversed as the match progressed, to the point where we saw Gala and Jensen turn the game around in three sets.
Gala and Jensen delivered one of the tournament's biggest performances.
This victory is undoubtedly a huge blow for david gala et Enzo jensen , who are offering themselves one of the best pairs competing in Tirana.
Already renowned for their ability to play a very aggressive style of padel in fast conditions and capable of surprising the best players in the world, the two Spaniards managed to stay calm after an extremely complicated first set.
Their increasing strength throughout the match allowed them to reach the round of 16 of the FIP Platinum Albania , played this week in Skanderbeg Square, in the heart of Tirana.
An early exit for the number 2 seed
For Jon Sanz and Coki Nieto This elimination remains a disappointment considering their status in this tournament.
Presented as one of the main attractions of the painting with Franco Stupaczuk / Mike Yanguas or, Martín Di Nenno / Jairo Bautista The Spanish team ultimately exited the tournament in their first match despite an ideal start.
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