Current 4th in the world, the Iberian pair Marta Ortega / Sofia Araujo has had an interesting start to the season but is struggling to win a title in 2025. Can they aim higher or are they limited to this rank of 4th pair in the world ?

Constant progress but limits?

The pair Spanish-Portuguese, reformed in June 2024, has experienced great momentum with two titles en 2024 :

  • NewGiza P2 (October)
  • Genova P2 (July)

It was during this last victory at Genova P2 that Sofia Araujo entered history by becoming the first Portuguese woman to win a tournament Premier Padel, after an exploit in final against the world number 1, Josemaría / Sánchez (6/3 7/6).

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The top 3 within reach?

En 2025, Ortega (7ᵉ) and Araujo (8ᵉ) are seed n ° 4 on the various tournaments. Their regularity is undeniable with one final and three semi-finals en four tournaments, but they struggle to get past the best pairs:

  • Riyadh P1 – Semi-final vs. Josemaría / Sánchez (n°1), defeat 6/0 7/5 in 1h24
  • Gijon P2 – Semi-final vs. Brea / Triay (n°2), defeat 6/1 6/3 in 1h37
  • Cancun P2 – Final after eliminating the number 1 in the semi-final (6/2 4/6 6/4), defeat in the final vs. Brea / Triay (6/3 6/1) in 1h17
  • Miami P1 – Semi-final vs. Brea / Triay (n°2), defeat 6/2 6/1 in 1h26

Three clear defeats against Brea / Triay, still in two sets, without any real opposition. Miami, Sofia Araujo even showed signs of annoyance and defeatist body language... Araujo, mentally affected, confided to her coach Seba Nerone during the Miami P1 semi-final: "I can't be positive."

Santiago P1: a turning point?

They will potentially find Brea / Triay en semi final this week at Santiago P1. Will they reverse the trend or suffer a fourth consecutive defeat against the world number 2 pair ?

Potential route to Santiago P1 :

  • 1/8 final : Guinart (23rd) / Iglesias (30th)
  • 1 / 4 de finale : Alonso De Villa (15th) / Ustero (9th), seeded 6
  • Semi final : Brea / Triay (n°2)
  • Final : Josemaría / Sánchez (n°1) or González / Fernández (n°3)

Will Santiago be the tournament of inspiration or of frustration?

Nicolas Fillaudeau

A big sports enthusiast and former tennis player, I discovered padel a few years ago without really focusing on it. Then I became addicted to this sport by practicing it and watching the premier padel matches. Looking forward to sharing the 2025 news with you!

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