Le  P1 Miami  delivered its first lessons with several challenging encounters and a few surprises. If  Coki Nieto and Jon Sanz  Having secured their place in the round of 16, the Spanish pair struggled much more than expected. Meanwhile,  Sanyo Gutierrez and Gonzalo Alfonso  continue to ride an excellent wave of momentum, while  Paquito Navarro and Fran Guerrero  They manage to pull it off without being convincing. The big sensation comes from the  seeded 8 ,  Bergamini / Garrido  eliminated as soon as they entered the competition.

The day was also marked by the unexpected fall of  Juan Tello and Edu Alonso , the controlled entry of the number ones  Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia , and the return to the track for  paul cardona , after many months of absence.

Nieto and Sanz are managing but are still searching for their rhythm

Facing  Enzo Jensen and Luis Hernandez ,  Coki Nieto and Jon Sanz  They had to work hard to reach the round of 16. The Spanish pair were sometimes pushed to the limit but ultimately achieved their main objective: to continue their journey in Miami.

However, their padel is still far from the level that characterized their previous partnership. Since the start of the season, the results have been inconsistent: a semi-final in  Gijón  but an elimination in the first round  Cancún .

In Miami, they hope to return to their expected level. Their next challenge looks daunting as they will face  Sanyo Gutierrez and Gonzalo Alfonso , an association that arrives with a lot of confidence.

Garrido and Bergamini still in trouble

The American tour is not reassuring either.  Javi Garrido and Lucas Bergamini After their elimination at  Cancún  face  Sanyo Gutierrez and Gonzalo Alfonso The Spanish-Brazilian pair disappointed once again in Miami. Facing  Mario del Castillo and Ignacio Vilariño Two players ranked outside the world's top 50 were soundly defeated in two sets.  6-4, 6-3  , in barely an hour of gameplay.

The association between  Garrido and Bergamini  They're struggling to find their rhythm. Their play still lacks consistency, and results are slow to follow. The upcoming matches will be closely watched to see if the pair can turn things around and finally kick-start their season.

Sanyo and Alfonso are in the starting lineup… despite a spectacular injury to Gonza

The Argentinian pair are going through one of their best periods. For their last tournaments together,  Sanyo Gutierrez and Gonzalo Alfonso  seem determined to end on a high note.

For their opening match in Miami, they dominated  Lucho Capra and Víctor Ruiz  in two solid sets, 7/5, 6/4 to reach the round of 16.

The match was nonetheless marked by an impressive moment. While attempting to retrieve a ball at the back of the court,  Gonzalo Alfonso  His head hit the side window violently. The Argentinian had to receive  seven stitches  before returning to the field with his head bandaged to finish the match.

This scene perfectly illustrates his state of mind. He also took to social media to reassure his fans:

"Seven points and a qualification for the round of 16 of this Premier PadelA difficult moment, a lot of pain, but happy to be able to continue for another lap no matter what. Thank you to everyone who was worried about me. There's no more worry, only pain. Vamos arriba.

Navarro and Guerrero pass... without convincing.

Another Spanish qualification, that of  Paquito Navarro and Fran Guerrero , winners of  Maxi Arce and Pablo Lijó  in two sets, 6/3, 7/6.

Success is there, but the feeling isn't quite there yet. Paquito Navarro admitted as much frankly after the match:

"We got through it. It's always better than playing well and losing. The feeling isn't good because they're coming in playing at a very high level. We held on. We're lacking that feeling, but we won, and that's what we needed. Now we have to get back to our game and find that good feeling again."

On the court, the pair sometimes appeared disorganized, committing several unforced errors and displaying a somewhat disjointed style of play. Despite this, they managed to make the difference in crucial moments.

In the round of 16, Navarro and Guerrero will face  Íñigo Jofre and Manu Castaño , fallers of  Pablo Cardona and Javi Leal .

Tello and Alonso surprised, Lebrón and Augsburger advance

The surprise of the day came from the  Track 1  where  Juan Tello and Edu Alonso  were beaten by the young  David Gala and Pablo García  6/2, 6/4, who are playing their last tournament together.

Pair number 10 is struggling to find consistency. After quarter-final appearances in  Riyadh  et  Gijón The American tour proved complicated with eliminations in the first round at  Cancún  then to Miami.

On their side,  Gala and García  continue their great week and will face in the round of 16  Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger .

They had to fight against  Salva Oria and Agus Gutiérrez  in a match marked by numerous breaks of serve. Argentine Agus Gutiérrez delivered a remarkable performance and even had a set point in the second set. But  Lebrón and Augsburger  negotiated the key moments better, notably thanks to a clear superiority in the smash (27 winning points against 9).

Tello and Alonso surprised, Lebrón and Augsburger advance

Coello and Tapia provide the essentials

World number one  Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia  also secured their qualification by dominating  “El Loco” Torre and Curro Cabeza  6/1, 6/4.

The match, however, took an unusual turn. After dominating the first set and leading 6-1, 4-0 in the second, the top-ranked team allowed their opponents to come back to 4-4. A break in the ninth game finally restored order before they closed out the match.

They will find themselves in the last sixteen  Tolito Aguirre and Alex Arroyo .

Miami P1: Nieto and Sanz advance with difficulty, Bergamini and Garrido eliminated in the first round

Cardona returns after a five-month absence

The day was also marked by the  Pablo Cardona returns to competition The Spaniard was playing his first match after  five months of suspension  due to a serious knee injury.

Associated to  Javi leal he bowed down to  Íñigo Jofre and Manu Castaño , 6/3, 6/7, 6/2. An intense match where the Spanish pair paid for their lack of common ground and where Cardona has not yet regained all his physical and technical sensations.

But the main point was elsewhere: after a long period away from the courts, simply returning to the court already represents an important step in his recovery.

Miami P1 – First results of the second day: difficult start for Cardona/Leal, Osoro stopped on her return

Guinart and Virseda were quick to respond to the ladies' match

In the women's draw, only two matches were scheduled for Wednesday.

 Marina Guinart and Vero Virseda  left no chance for the American guests  Brittany Dubins and Marta Morga , swept aside 6-0, 6-0.

The second match was much more closely contested.  Carmen Goenaga and Bea Caldera  had to salvage an interminable first set against  Aranzazu Osoro and Victoria Iglesias The Spanish women converted their  ninth set point  before definitively taking the lead 7/6, 6/3.

In the round of 16, they will face  Alejandra Salazar and Alejandra Alonso .

The latest results from the round of 32:

  •  Alejandro Galán / Federico Chingotto  fight  Antonio Fernández / José Luis González  :  6 / 3, 6 / 1 
  •  Javier Barahona / Javier Garcia  fight  Alonso Martinez / Juan Ignacio De Pascual  :  7 / 6, 7 / 6 
  •  Valentino Libaak / Alex Chozas  fight  Andrés Fernández Lancha / José Diestro  :  6 / 4, 6 / 2 
  •  Jairo Bautista / Lucas Campagnolo  fight  Ramiro Valenzuela / Javier Martinez  :  6 / 0, 7 / 6 
  •  Jerónimo González / Martín Di Nenno  fight  Juan Cruz Belluati / Facundo Domínguez  :  6 / 2, 7 / 6 
  •  Franco Stupaczuk / Miguel Yanguas  fight  Guillermo Collado / Pol Hernández  :  6 / 1, 7 / 5 
  •  Juanlu Esbrí / Alejandro Ruiz  fight  Arnau Ayats / Álvaro Cepero  :  4/6, 7/5, 7/5 
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