There's always something happening at the Kuwait Arena during the World Cup Pairs. The round of 32 provided a good opportunity to gauge the form of the top seeds, both in the women's and men's draws. And it's safe to say:  Llaguno and Martina Fassio  were not so far from surprising…

Sanchez and Josemaría had a close call!

Triay/Brea in control for their return

One month after Milano P1,  Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea  have returned to competition with seriousness. Facing off against  Bea Caldera / Carmen Goenaga They quickly established their rhythm to dominate.  6 / 2 6 / 2 This success propels them into the opening quarter-final against  Alejandra Alonso / Claudia Jensen , tomboys of  Castelló / Rufo (6/3 6/2) .

Sanchez and Josemaría turn the tables

The day was more eventful for  Ari Sánchez and Paula Josemaría surprised by the solid opening of  Patty Llaguno and Martina Fassio , victorious in the first set (6/2). The world number 2s then regained control: they saved two break points at 5/5 in the second set, and won  7/5 then conclude the third  6/3 .
They will face  Marina Guinart / Veronica Virseda , who dominated  Orsi / Martinez (6/3 6/1) .

At the bottom of the table,  Claudia Fernandez / Bea Gonzalez  tightened up their game in the important moments to beat  Cánovas / Rodriguez (6/4 7/6) They will find  Marta Ortega / Tamara Icardo , very effective against  Aguilar / Navarro (6/0 6/1) .
 Ale Salazar / Martina Calvo  They also continue their journey after a controlled match against  Sainz / Eugenio (6/0 6/2) Their next duel will pit them against  Andrea Ustero / Sofia Araujo , victorious over  Barrera / Velasco (6/2 6/3) .

A flawless men's lineup for the headliners

Coello/Tapia and Chingotto/Galán are present

On BNK Central Court,  Arturo Coello / Agustín Tapia  demonstrated precision and a clean management of tempo in the face of  Ruiz / Esbrí , concluding  6 / 3 6 / 1 . They will face  Momo Gonzalez / Fran Guerrero capable of overturning  Garrido / Campagnolo  after losing the first set (6/7 6/2 6/2).

 Fede Chingotto / Ale Galán  also lived up to expectations by winning  6 / 2 6 / 4  salary.  Goenaga / Hernandez The duo will meet in the quarter-finals.  Tolito Aguirre / Alex Chozas , qualified earlier in the day.

Lebrón / Stupaczuk to close out the day

Finally,  Juan Lebrón / Franco Stupaczuk  have dominated  Collado / Hernandez  by limiting prolonged exchanges and quickly imposing their pace ( 6 / 0 6 / 2 ).
They will be scheduled again for a night session, “not before 20 p.m.”, to cross paths  Jon Sanz / Paquito Navarro , a poster that promises an intense pace.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.