London P1: The favorites struggle but will all be in the semi-finals

The London women's quarter-finals Premier Padel P1 They kept their promises. The top four seeds secured their place in the semi-finals, but some had to work really hard to avoid elimination.

Gemma Triay / Delfi Brea , Paula Josemaría / Bea González , Ari Sánchez / Andrea Ustero et Claudia Fernandez / Martina Calvo will all be present in the semi-finals.

Triay and Brea after a marathon

The most close match of the day was between Gemma Triay / Delfi Brea à Marta Ortega / Sofia Araújo .

The world's number ones needed to 2:33 to impose oneself 7/5 4/6 6/1 .

Triay and Brea, who were under pressure for much of the match, lacked precision in several phases, allowing Ortega and especially a Sofia Araújo very aggressive to gain confidence.

But in the third set, the top-ranked team significantly raised their level. Fewer errors, more control, and a faster pace ultimately allowed them to dominate. 6/1 in the deciding round.

Josemaría and González scare each other

Same scenario in three sets for Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez face Marta Talaván / Jessica Castelló .

After a perfectly controlled first set 6/2 The favorites experienced a real slump and allowed their opponents to get back into the game by conceding the second set. 3/6 .

The reaction is immediate.

Josemaría and González went on the offensive and didn't let anything get past them in the third set, which they won. 6/0 A commanding end to the match to once again reach the semi-finals.

Fernandez and Calvo are still as solid as ever

On their side, Claudia Fernandez and Martina Calvo continue their excellent momentum.

The recent finalists of Pretoria P1 have dominated Tamara Icardo / Claudia Jensen 6 / 3 6 / 4 .

Without necessarily producing their most spectacular match, the two Spanish women were once again very solid in the important moments and confirm that they are now among the most consistent pairs at the moment.

Ari Sánchez and Ustero return to the semi-finals

Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero also secured their qualification by dominating Bea Caldera / Carmen Goenaga 7 / 6 6 / 4 .

The first set was very close, with a tie-break that ultimately went in favor of the 3rd seed.

Behind them, Sánchez and Ustero managed to maintain their advantage to avoid a long match and confirm their good return to competition.

Two big matches in the semi-finals

The final four now promises two very exciting matches.

Gemma Triay / Delfi Brea will find Ari Sánchez / Andrea Ustero , in a duel between the number 1 seed and the 3rd seed.

In the other semi-final, Paula Josemaría / Bea González will face Claudia Fernandez / Martina Calvo , with a hint of revenge after their last confrontation.

The favorites sometimes struggled in the quarter-finals, but they have all delivered.

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 !