The semi-final between Momo Gonzalez / Edu Alonso et Coki Nieto / Jon Sanz is shaping up to be a strategic clash where the first set could be decisive. The statistics of the two teams highlighted by Padel Intelligence highlight this crucial importance.

An advantage after the first set

Both pairs have impressive percentages when winning the first set:

  • Momo and Edu earn 89% matches after winning the first set (16/18).
  • Coki and Jon, almost as solid, record 88% of victories in this configuration (58/66).

This data underlines that the first exchanges will be crucial to gain mental and tactical advantage over the opponent.

The third set favors Momo and Edu

If the match continues to a third set, Momo and Edu seem better equipped to prevail. Their statistics in these scenarios are revealing:

  • After winning the first set but losing the second, they have 67% chance to win, against 53% for Coki and Jon.
    They proved it again yesterday in the quarter-final against Galan / Chingotto, where their ability to bounce back after a lost set was illustrated.
  • After losing the first set but winning the second, Momo and Edu display an impressive 80% win rateas Coki and Jon only go up to 57%.

These data show a resilience superior for Momo and Edu in high intensity matches.

credit: Padel Intelligence

A balanced duel but strategic keys

The numbers suggest a tight clash, where every point will be crucial. The ability to start well and maintain momentum in key moments of the match will play a decisive role.

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 !