Things are getting serious at Riyadh Starting at 15 p.m. (local time), that is 13h in France The tournament is entering a phase where every match already feels like a final. Between clashes of styles, ambitious new partnerships, and fearless underdogs, these quarter-finals promise a truly high-level spectacle.
Triay/Brea face the first big test of the year
The world's number ones Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea They have made a perfect start to their season. Solid, clean, dominant in the round of 16, they are advancing without having left the slightest opening.
In front of them, Marta Ortega and Martina Calvo A particularly interesting poster. Because if Ortega remains a safe bet of the circuit, all eyes turn towards Martina Calvo The year 2026 could well be his year. final explosion at the highest level. 2025 She has already proven that she possesses the talent and personality to challenge the best pairs in the world.
Alongside the “ Doctor ", Calvo is offering himself here a first real Crash Test A revealing duel against the circuit's benchmark pair. For Triay/Brea, the stakes are different: to confirm their domination while refining their automatic responses against teams capable of imposing intense sequences.
Ustero/Sanchez: global ambitions, immediate danger
Andrea Ustero and Ari Sanchez They arrive with a clear status: candidates for the top spot in the world. Their performance at the Hexagon Cup has made a lasting impression. High level of play, already evident synergy, and above all a impression of rare mastery for a still recently formed association.
Opposite, Alejandra Salazar and Alejandra Alonso the finalists of the FIP Platinum of Marseille had achieved a near-perfect tournament, without conceding a single set, before Alonso's cruel injury finally.
While the physical state remains a relative unknown, one certainty remains: the “ Alejandra They possess the experience, variety, and game science necessary to disrupt any pair on the tour. A quarter-final with very high tactical intensity.
The other women's quarter-finals
- Icardo / Jensen (TS5) vs Gonzalez / Josemaria (TS2)
- Iglesias / Osoro vs Fernandez / Araujo (TS4)
Chingalan facing the Garrido / Bergamini trap
This is one of the major matches of these quarter-finals. Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan have been unfolding since the start of the tournament. Intensity, constant pressure, impressive volume of play: Chingalan They begin 2026 exactly where they left off at the end of the previous season. Facing them, Javi Garrido and Lucas Bergamini . Finalists for the FIP Platinum award in Marseille et seeded 8 here has Riyadh They arrive with confidence and a game capable of pose real problems to large-displacement engines.
For Chingotto/Galan, this is the first truly defining test of the tournament. Garrido can dynamite an encounter on his own, while Bergamini excels in rhythm management A match that could be much closer than the hierarchy suggests.
Yanguas/Stupaczuk vs Navarro/Guerrero: a clash of ambitions
Two new pairs, two very clear projects.
Mike Yanguas and Franco Stupaczuk They are openly aiming for the top. Their association already exudes controlled aggression and a forward-looking approach. The objective is clear: to compete with the two dominant pairs on the circuit.
Opposite, Paquito Navarro and Francisco Guerrero . THE " Pacos "shown a seductive side during the Hexagon Cup , competing with global references Their ability to vary the tempos and create uncertainty could tip the balance in this duel.
The other men's quarter-finals
- Coello / Tapia (TS1) vs Alonso / Tello (TS9)
- Martinez / Valenzuela (Q) vs Augsburger / Lebron (TS3)
A pivotal day
These quarter-finals already mark a turning point in this Riyadh P1 The favorites enter the area of turbulence new associations are looking to make a strong impact And the underdogs dream of extending their winning streak. One thing is certain: at this stage of the competition, there will be no easy matches for anyone.
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