Return of Classic most anticipated female of the day : Paula Josemaria et Ariana Sanchez met their dauphines Gemma Triay et Claudia fernandezThey had accustomed us to marathon matches… the final at Kuwait P1 was no exception to the rule!

Two months since these two teams last met! It was in Valladolid where Gemma Triay and Claudia Fernandez won, finally a victory against the world number 1s in the final!

Paula Josemaria and Ariana Sanchez took their revenge. Victory 7/5 7/6(1) for the Spanish. Sure, they didn't play their best padel, but it was enough to secure a ninth title in 2024 and, above all, secure their place at the top of world padel!

The key figures of this final

Today, a break was not necessarily valuable. Indeed, with the slow conditions in Kuwait, it was easier for teams to break their opponents' serve. Thus, Paula Josemaria and Ariana Sanchez achieved 5 breaks out of 14 opportunities. The world number 2s were more effective with 4 breaks out of 6 opportunities.

However, it is important to highlight the aggressiveness of the world number 1s. Paula has achieved 21 winning shots for 14 direct errors. Ariana Sanchez has succeeded 24 for 14 faults also. Fewer direct errors in front, 10 for Gemma, 8 for Claudia, but above all, fewer winning points: Gemma Triay made 14 and Claudia Fernandez 12.

This is the ninth title this season for Paula Josemaria and Ariana Sanchez, the 36th title in their career. They therefore exceed the record held by Fernando Belasteguin and Pablo Lima.

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Uncertainty around Paula before the final… Claudia injured during the match

As she revealed in the post-match interview, Paula Josemaria was injured in the knee before even starting the competition.At the beginning of the week, I wasn't sure if I would be able to play the entire tournament." she said on the microphone of Premier Padel. As a champion, Paula resisted the pain, even in the final when she had to put an ice pack on her painful joint.

She was well accompanied by Ariana Sanchez who added, still during the post-match interview that “If Paula is not well, I will give everything I have on the field!"

A small alert also for Claudia Fernandez, who suffered a significant impact with the grid during a point. The young Spaniard called the physio, in tears on the bench during handling. Fortunately, more fear than harm for the Madrilenian who managed to swallow her tears and overcome the pain. We all know how much contact with the grid can hurt!

Now it's time for the men's final with an unexpected poster: mike yanguas et Franco Stupaczuk takes on Arturo Coello et Agustin Tapia.

Kuwait P1 – Where to watch the finals?
source: Padel Intelligence.
Gwenaelle Souyri

It was her brother who one day told her to accompany him to a padel court, since then, Gwenaëlle has never left the court. Except when it comes to going to watch the retransmission of Padel Magazine, World Padel Tour… or Premier Padel…or the French Championships. In short, she is a fan of this sport.

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