Kuwait Quarter-Finals Premier Padel P1 offered some crazy matches. Here is a recap of the results and stakes of the incredibly long semi-finals… Too long? We will see. Here are the results outside of the last men's quarter.
Ari Sánchez and Paula Josemaría: One step closer to number 1
Spanish pair Ari Sánchez and Paula Josemaría continue their dominance, advancing to the semi-finals after eliminating Aranza Osoro and Vero Virseda in 2 sets (6/4 6/2) in a match that lasted 1 hour and 43 minutesAlready at the top of the world rankings, they are on the verge of confirming their status as numéro 1 mathematically. They will face tomorrow Martita Ortega and Sofia Araújo for a place in the final.
Martita Ortega and Sofía Araújo: qualification on merit
Martita Ortega and Sofía Araújo won against Jessica Castelló and Alejandra Salazar after a fight of almost 2 hours, despite a score in two sets (6/4 6/3). The pair showed great determination to secure their place in the semi-finals. Tomorrow, they will try to create a surprise against Ari Sánchez and Paula Josemaría.
Gemma Triay and Claudia Fernandez are gaining momentum
Gemma Triay and Claudia Fernández eliminated Bea Caldera and Lorena Rufo with a match in progress (7/5 6/0). After a tight first set, they dominated the second brilliantly, finding their best sensations. They will face in the semifinals the winning pair of the duel between Delfi Brea and Bea González et Claudia Jensen and Tamara Icardo.
Delfi Brea and Bea González: a victory at the end of the effort
In a thrilling duel, Delfi Brea and Bea González qualified in three sets (6/2 6/7 6/3) against Claudia Jensen and Tamara Icardo. Despite a excellent second set of their opponents, Brea and González were able to regain the advantage in the last round to secure a place in the semi-finals. They will face Gemma Triay and Claudia Fernández for a place in the final.
Ale Galán and Fede Chingotto: heading for the semi-finals
In the men's race, Ale Galán and Fede Chingotto beat Paquito Navarro and Pablo Cardona in two sets (6/2 6/4). Despite persistent knee pain for Galán, the pair managed to impose themselves, thanks in particular to an exceptional performance by Chingotto, who took his responsibilities on the court. They will play tomorrow against Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas to try to secure their place in the final.
Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.