In challenging playing conditions, Ariana Sánchez et Paula Josemaría confirm their status as favorites. The world number 2s beat the number 3 seeds Sofia Araújo et Andrea Ustero on the score of 6/2 4/6 6/4 after 2h16 of combat marked by the wind, variations in rhythm and constant suspense.

A first set dominated by the No. 2s

The first to adapt to the wind are Sanchez and JosemaríaThey handle high trajectories better and capitalize on their opponents' errors. More precise in the rallies, they quickly pull ahead to close out the set. 6/2Ustero is dominated on his diagonal against Josemaria.

Araújo's awakening and the reaction of the Spanish-Portuguese duo

The second set changes tone completely. Sofia Araújo She takes charge: more incisive at the net and formidable on the offensive, she brings her partner back into the match. The rallies lengthen, the lobs follow one after another, Araújo and Ustero manage to turn the tide. They level the match at one set apiece. 6/4.

A final set of missed opportunities

In the decisive round, the tension rises a notch. Ustero and Araújo They earned three break points at 1-1, then two more at 4-4, but each time lacked sharpness. As is often the case, missed opportunities proved costly: after these misses, they were broken at the worst possible moment at 5-4.
In the third set, Sanchez and Josemaría made the difference in key moments: they converted their two break points, against only one out of seven for Araújo and Ustero, more fragile at key points.

Balanced statistics, but superior management

The match remains very close statistically:

  • 52 winning points for Sánchez / Josemaría against 49 for Araújo / Ustero
  • 30 unforced errors for the No. 2s against 29 opposite
  • 53% of points earned in total for the Spanish against 47% for their opponents

But the difference lies in lucidity: 67% of break points converted for the favorites, against only 36% for Araújo / Ustero.

A final between experience and youth

With this victory, Sanchez and Josemaría chain a fourth consecutive final after their title at Milano P1and confirm their status in the absence of the Triay/Brea duo. They will try to win their second consecutive title in front of the Surprise of the tournament: Alejandra Salazar and Martina Calvo, qualified a little earlier.
For Sofia Araújo and Andrea UsteroFrustration prevails. Despite a very solid level of play, they let slip an opportunity to beat the world number two for the first time, who now lead... 4-0 in their head-to-head matches.

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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