London P1: Top seeds are falling one after another, what are the reasons? Padel Magazine

Le London Premier Padel P1 The tournament has already delivered its share of surprises. As it marks the final stage before the summer break, several of the circuit's top pairs have been eliminated in their opening matches. Between physical fatigue, mental exhaustion, and the end of a long series of tournaments, the favorites seem to be running out of steam.

Stupaczuk / Yanguas, the biggest disappointment

The biggest shock came from the elimination of the seeded 4 , Franco Stupaczuk et mike yanguas .

Returning after their withdrawal in Pretoria due to the Argentine's injury, they lost to the qualifiers Ramiro Pereyra et José Solano ( 6/7 6/4 6/1 ).

Another poor performance for a pair who are struggling to regain the ambitions they displayed at the start of the season and whose future together seems more uncertain than ever.

Leal and Guerrero come back down to earth

Just one week after their incredible run at Pretoria P1 , Fran Guerrero et Javi leal also left the tournament in the round of 32.

Finalists in South Africa after successively eliminating Lebrón / Augsburger and Coello / Tapia The two Spaniards were defeated this time by the youngsters Mariano Gonzalez et Curro Cabeza ( 6/3 4/6 7/5 ).

A real return to earth after a week in which they had undoubtedly played the best padel of their careers.

Salazar and Osoro swept aside

In the ladies, Alejandra Salazar et Aranza Osoro did not confirm their good momentum from Pretoria.

Having reached the semi-finals the previous week, they were largely dominated by Bea Caldera et Carmen Goenaga which established themselves in just class on a severe 6 / 1 6 / 1 .

A resounding victory for the Spanish team, who left no chance for the 8th seed.

Garrido and Bergamini stopped prematurely once again

Another surprise was the elimination of Javi Garrido et Lucas Bergamini .

Despite a promising start to their match, they were ultimately overturned by Juan Cruz Belluati et Ignatius Piotto ( 3/6 6/4 6/1 ).

Another disappointment for a pair that has struggled to achieve the expected results for several months.

Is fatigue starting to take its toll?

These numerous surprises raise questions.

The calendar Premier Padel is particularly intense since the start of the season. Between travel, changes of surface, long weeks of competition and very high-intensity matches, the bodies are put to the test.

Added to this is a mental fatigue which can develop over the months. Players play tournament after tournament without a real break, with constant pressure related to results and rankings.

Le London P1 The match, played just before the summer break, may come at a time when some leaders are feeling the effects of the game.

Outsiders who are taking advantage

While several favorites fall, others seize their chance.

Pereyra / Solano , González / Cabeza , Caldera / Goenaga or, Belluati / Piotto took full advantage of this opening to record some of the finest victories of their season.

Further proof that at this level, the slightest lapse in concentration is immediately punished.

It remains to be seen whether this first wave of surprises will continue until the end of the tournament, or whether the last remaining top seeds will manage to restore order before going on holiday.

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 !