The second day of Newgiza Premier Padel P2 delivered a fine mix of history, confirmations, and a few scares. While the favorites generally lived up to expectations, the day will be remembered for the feat of Dora Chamli, the first Tunisian player to win a match in the main draw of a tournament Premier Padel.

Dora Chamli makes history

Part of the qualifying rounds alongside Teresa NavarroThe Tunisian player caused a sensation today. After losing the first set in a tiebreak, the duo turned the match around. “Lucky Losers” Marcella Koek / Victoria Kurz : 6-7(5) 6-3 6-1.
A symbolic and historic victory for Chamli: It's like a dream come true. I didn't think I'd be ready for the circuit this year. Premier PadelBut everything happened very quickly. Winning here is huge for me. »
Their next challenge: the No. 5 seed, Claudia Jensen and Alejandra Alonso, freshly crowned European champions.

Godallier and Collombon continue on their way

On French They also answered the call. Léa Godallier et Giorgia Marchetti did not tremble in the face of the Egyptian women Laila El Nimr and Moura Hakim (6/4 6/1). They will meet again this Wednesday. Marta Ortega and Tamara Icardo, seeded No. 4, for a promising clash on center court.
For its part, Alix Collombon, associated with Jana Montes, perfectly launched his new duo with a solid victory against Laura Luján and Letizia Manquillo (6/2, 6/4). A victory that gives them a round of 16 match against Bea Caldera and Carmen Goenaga, seeded No. 9 and finalists in Bordeaux.

The gentlemen get down to business

In men, the heads of series They all made it through the round of 16 without any problems.

  • Galán / Chingotto (TS1) took advantage of the package deal Sanyo / Alfonso after three games (3-0). They will meet Valdés / Gutiérrez (6/4 7/6 against Rutgersson / Appelgren).
  • Stupaczuk / Lebrón (TS2) have mastered Gala / García (6/1 7/5) and will face Garrido / Campagnolo.
  • Yanguas / Nieto (TS3) prevailed against the home team Wakim / Hossam (6/1 6/4).
  • Navarro / Sanz (TS4) have dismissed Libaak / Bautista (7/5 6/2).
  • Di Nenno / Augsburger (TS5) will face Collado / Hernandez, fallers of Patiniotis / Moya (6/3 3/6 6/2).
  • Leal / Bergamini (TS6) have defeated Torre / Ortega (6/3 4/6 7/6) after a huge fight and will find Geens / Jerez heartbreakers Aliaga / Gonzalez Blanco (6/3 6/4).
  • Momo González / Fran Guerrero (TS7) have dominated García / Martínez (6/4 6/3).
  • Tello / Alonso (TS8) have eliminated Goñi / Capra (6/3 7/5) and will cross Esbrí / Ruiz, victorious overArroyo / Jofre (7/5 7/5).

A busy day ahead of the round of 16

On round of XNUMX promise to be thrilling, with a women's field more open than ever with the entry of the seeded players and the men's duos already focused on the final four.
But whatever happens, this second day will remain the one where Tunisian padel has officially taken its place in the history of Premier Padel.

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 !