Ariana Sánchez and Paula Josemaría, world number 1, once again demonstrated their superiority by winning against the Spanish pair Lucía Sainz and Gemma Triay (6-3 / 7-5). This quarter-final of the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Finals marks their fifth victory against Sainz-Llaguno this season, confirming their unbeaten status at this stage of the competition.
Flawless mastery in the first set
The first set was one-sided for the Sánchez-Josemaría pair. Thanks to a solid defense and a formidable efficiency in attack, they left no opportunity to their opponents. The precision of their shots and their control of the game allowed them to close the set 6-3.
A more contested second set
Lucía Sainz and Gemma Triay raised their game in the second set. By reducing the unforced errors, they held their own against the world number 1, making it 5-5. However, in key moments, Sánchez and Josemaría showed why they dominate the world rankings. Thanks to their composure and ability to speed up the game, they closed the match in two sets (7-5).
Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.