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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