Martina Calvo Santamaria becomes the youngest player to reach the quarter-finals of a competition Premier Padel, just 16 years (born July 5, 2008), after a victory against the 4th world pair, Araujo / Ortega, When Brussels P2.

The Spanish, currently 59th in the world, associated with her compatriot Marta Borrero (53e), created a surprise this Thursday by eliminating Marta Ortega (7e) and Sofia Araujo (8e) On three sets. A significant performance for Calvo, who set a precocity record on the circuit at 16 years and 9 months.

The young Spanish pair were able to demonstrate all his talent and potential, despite its young age and lack of experience, against opponents who are among the best players in the world.

Their journey began in qualifying with a second round hooked (6/7 6/2 6/2), before a first round of the main draw very contested, won in three close sets against Talavan / Sharifova (6/2 6/7 7/6). In the round of XNUMX, they achieved a feat by defeating one of the highest-ranked pairs on the circuit.

Ortega / Araujo fall at the start of Brussels P2: doubt sets in

Martina Calvo, already close to the record in the two previous tournaments with round of 16 matches at Santiago and Qatar Major, this time succeeds in crossing a symbolic threshold. The third try was the right one to enter the history of Premier Padel.

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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