It was the most anticipated match of the quarter-finals of the  P2 of Gijón And it was the underdogs who prevailed. For their first tournament together in 2026,  Coki Nieto and Jon Sanz  secure a prestigious victory by eliminating the  seeded n°4 Juan Lebron / Leo Augsburger Solid in key moments and very precise in their play, the Spanish are back in form.  semi-final on the circuit Premier Padel , a first since their coronation at  Master Finals 2024 .

 A return to the top for Nieto and Sanz 

The question was on everyone's lips before this tournament:  In what condition would Coki Nieto return? , after several weeks off due to his elbow injury.

The answer came on the central track in Gijón. True to form, the Madrid native delivered a performance full of clarity and precision. Facing the power of  Leo Augsburg Nieto was able to impose his rhythm and dictate many exchanges, perfectly supported by a  Jon sanz  explosive.

The Spanish pair managed to remain calm in the important moments, where  Lebron and Augsburger  They sometimes lacked precision. Result: a solid victory  7 / 5 7 / 6 , constructed with great skill.

Nieto Sanz in the half of the P2 of Gijon

 Statistics that confirm their dominance 

Beyond the score, the figures illustrate the effectiveness of  Nieto / Sanz .

The No. 6 seed finished the match with  63 winning moves i.e  15 more than their opponents An impressive offensive production that regularly put the opposing pair under pressure.

Another notable element:  Lebron and Augsburger failed to convert any of their six break points Conversely, Nieto and Sanz knew how to seize their opportunities when needed, particularly in the  second set tie-break , perfectly mastered.

For its part,  Leo Augsburg  once again showed signs of nervousness in important moments, a scenario already observed during the  P1 of Riyadh against Coello / Tapia .

Statistics from the Gijon P2 quarter-final: Augsburger / Lebron VS Nieto / Sanz

 On to the semi-finals against  Chingotto  / Galan 

Thanks to this prestigious victory,  Nieto and Sanz  reach the final four of a tournament  Premier Padel , proof that their duo remains capable of competing with the best pairs on the circuit.

In the semi-final, they will face the  seeded n°2 Alejandro Galan / Federico Chingotto who once again impressed in the quarter-finals.

 Chingalan  dominated  Lucas Bergamini and Javi Garrido  on a score without appeal  6 / 2 6 / 1 exactly the same result as when they faced the  Riyadh P1 .

 A pair truly capable of beating everyone 

This quarter-final confirmed it:  Coki Nieto and Jon Sanz  They remain one of the most dangerous pairs on the circuit when their game clicks.

For their first tournament of the season, they are already making a strong statement by eliminating one of the contenders for the top of the rankings and sending a clear message to the rest of the draw.

In Gijón, their return did not go unnoticed. And given their performance in the quarter-finals,  No one will be able to take them lightly for the rest of the tournament. .

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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