The day of the women's round of 16 of the  Miami P1  lived up to its promises. While the top seeds generally delivered in their opening matches of the tournament,  a major surprise has shaken up the hierarchy  : the elimination of  Salazar / Alonso (TS7) , beaten by  Bea Caldera and Carmen Goenaga .

In indoor conditions more stable than in Cancun, logic seemed to be returning to normal… but some pairs continue to confirm that the 2026 season could hold far more uncertainties than expected.

Caldera / Goenaga pull off the coup of the day

This is obviously the most significant event of the day.  Bea Caldera and Carmen Goenaga  created a sensation by eliminating  Alejandra Salazar and Alejandra Alonso (TS7) .

In a hard-fought first set, the Spanish women showed composure to win the tie-break, before definitively taking control in the second set.  7 / 6 6 / 2 .

A first breakthrough in a table  Premier Padel  in 2026 for  Caldera and Goenaga confirming that they are among the pairs capable of  shake up the hierarchy  at the start of this season. They will meet again in the quarterfinals  Sanchez / Ustero  who did not have to fight this Thursday following the withdrawal of  Noah Canovas  on injury.

Miami P1 – Caldera/Goenaga take down the 7th seed, the quarterfinals are taking shape in the women's draw

The favorites were all there, without faltering.

Among the contenders for the title,  Paula Josemaria and Ariana Sanchez (TS2)  got their tournament off to a perfect start. Facing  Navarro / Riera They quickly took control of the match and won.  6-2 6-2 , without ever allowing doubt to take root.

The same seriousness on the part of  Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay (TS1) . Close in a hard-fought first set against  Sainz / Eugenio The number 1 players were able to make the difference by dominating the second set.  7 / 6 6 / 0 A logical step up in power for a pair that aims for a  third consecutive title  on the circuit.

At the same time,  Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen (TS5)  left no opening for Fassio/Llaguno, securing a clear victory.  6 / 0 6 / 2 confirming their strength at the start of this tournament.

Miami P1 – Caldera/Goenaga take down the 7th seed, the quarterfinals are taking shape in the women's draw

Guinart / Virseda continue their momentum

Already showing promise in recent weeks, particularly in the semi-finals in Cancun,  Marina Guinart and Veronica Virseda (TS8)  they continue to chain together.

Opposed to  Castelló / Rufo They managed to handle a match that was closer than it seemed in order to win.  7 / 5 6 / 4 .

Fernandez/Araujo and Ortega/Calvo strong

In other encounters,  Claudia Fernandez and Sofia Araujo (TS4)  had to work to overcome  Talavan / Saiz Vallejo After a hard-fought first set, won in a tie-break, the Spanish-Portuguese pair gained the upper hand physically to finish  7 / 6 6 / 2 .

Miami P1 – Caldera/Goenaga take down the 7th seed, the quarterfinals are taking shape in the women's draw

On their side,  Marta Ortega and Marta Calvo (TS6)  delivered a perfectly controlled performance. Opposed to  Barrera / Velasco They established themselves with authority  6 / 0 6 / 2 , without ever being worried.

With favorites in the mix but also underdogs capable of knocking out seeded teams, these round of 16 matches confirm a trend already seen since the start of the season:  the female picture becomes denser and each lap becomes a real test.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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