For their first tournament together, Alix Collombon et Jana Montes delivered a very fine performance at Newgiza P2, despite a three-set defeat (6/2 4/6 6/1) against the seed n ° 9, Bea Caldera et Carmen Goenaga.

A one-sided first set

From the outset, the Spanish women took the lead, achieving a quick double breakMore solid and consistent in the rallies, they controlled the pace of the match. Caldera, impeccable at the net, and Goenaga, incisive on her cross-court shots, logically closed out the set 6-2.

A reaction signed by Collombon and Montes

The second set starts with the same trend, but at 4/3 and a break lead for the favorites, the pair Franco-Spanish raise your voice. Montes, more impactful offensively, and ColombonTrue to its role as a metronome on the right, they reverse the dynamic. Embarrassed, Goenaga is committing numerous unforced errors.allowing their opponents to break back at the best moment.
The two players then continued three consecutive games to get back on level terms and equalize at one set all (6/4).

A final set won by the Spanish women

In the deciding round, Caldera and Goenaga They regain their stability. Goenaga, more precise, reduces her errors and takes the initiative in the rallies. The favorites once again execute their game plan to secure the victory. 6/1 and secure their place in the quarter-finals.

Positive signs ahead of the Pairs World Championship

Despite the defeat, this first association between Collombon and Montes lets glimpse a beautiful complementarity The Frenchwoman builds, the Spaniard finishes. Collombon is one set away from her first quarter-final of the season. After a convincing first round and battle fought on Facing a pair ranked in the world's top 10, the duo leaves Egypt with... certainty and confidence.
Next step: the World Pairs Championships in KuwaitWhere Alix Collombon and Jana Montes will pair n°22 in the main table.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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