In sport, sometimes you have to show amnesia. In Malaga, the numbers 1 demonstrated it well. Defeated twice in the last two finals at Premier Padel, Josemaria and Sanchez were able to regain their concentration and keep control of the meeting in Andalusia.

Josemaria / Sanchez rarely worried

In this first round, Claudio Gilardoni's players showed remarkable intensity, putting Gemma and Martita in difficulty from the first exchanges. The latter are constantly under pressure when they venture to the net, which sometimes pushes them to make mistakes. On the other hand, on the side of Josemaria and Sanchez, it is a real demonstration of strength and control. They dictate the game with disconcerting ease and are almost untouchable.

Paula and Ari take the advantage in this first round by making the break at 3/1. Touched in their pride, Marta and Gemma try to react and manage to achieve the break at 5/3 at the best of times. While Triay and Ortega are about to return to equality, the two players crack by committing three unforced errors, a godsend for Ari and Paula who conclude this first set with the score of 6/4.

We felt it at the time of the break, Triay and Ortega manage to destabilize the numbers 1. As often in the second run, Ari and Paula experience a slight drop in speed, but Gemma and Marta do not take advantage of it. Gradually, they regain their confidence. More inspired and more effective, Claudio Gilardoni's players unfold in this second round and break at 4/2. Despite a match point saved, Triay and Ortega crack at punto de oro and bow in 1 h 32, 6/4 6/3.

Josemaria-and-Sanchez-do-la-decima-
©WPT

The queens of the WPT

Unquestionably the champions of World Padel Tour. After the two disappointments in Rome and Madrid, the queens of the circuit have finally achieved the “decima”. In Malaga, the two players won their tenth title of the season on the World Padel Tour. Unlike the last two finals, Claudio Gilardoni's players managed to keep control of the match and won logically.

The numbers 1 have taken their revenge from Rome and will be able to breathe and take a well-deserved vacation. Indeed, the ladies will not play the next Mendoza tournament in Argentina, next week.

Vincent Gallie

A fan of oval football, round ball but also racket sports, he was stung by the padel during his adolescence in Galicia. As comfortable in front of the camera as behind a microphone, Vince will be able to bring his vision and expertise as a fan of the little yellow ball.

On the same subject

Tags