It was supposed to be a golden tournament, almost a  boulevard towards the title  after the early elimination of the world number ones and the absence of the duo  Triay/Brea . But at the end of a semi-final at  One Way , Bea Gonzalez and Claudia Fernandez have left the  Bordeaux P2  through the small door, beaten sharply  6 / 3 6 / 2  by Carmen Goenaga and Bea Caldera.

The pair  world number 3 , although the favorite on paper, never really found its rhythm or its intensity. Very quickly, the  frustration  has settled in. Bea Gonzalez, so impressive above the head since the start of the season, has multiplied the  unusual faults  from the first games. Missed volleys, poorly timed smashes and shortened rallies betrayed a lack of  lucidity  and confidence that we don't often see in him.

For her part, Claudia Fernandez appeared to be particularly struggling with her movement. Less explosive than usual, often late in her attacks to the net, the young Spaniard seemed far from her  best level .

 The physical aspect in question 

The  physical glitches  quickly transformed this match into  nightmare . Claudia Fernandez first requested the  physiotherapist  at the start of the second round, complaining of a  foot pain Upon her return to the court, she decided to stay at the back of the court more often, leaving her partner exposed on certain volleys and losing the thread of the match a little more.

But the bad luck didn't stop there. Bea Gonzalez, already embarrassed several times by her  right wrist , experienced a new alert after a  unfortunate slip  off the track. Hit on landing, she tried to continue without really managing to hide her  pain .

Bea Gonzalez P2 waterfall in Bordeaux

This catastrophic scenario put a premature end to what seemed like a  dream opportunity  : a second victory in P2 this season, a table  widely cleared  and the possibility of scoring even more valuable points in the standings.

 Get up quickly 

This  final defeat  recalls how much the  physics counts  in such a busy season. For Gonzalez and Fernandez, the priority now is to  heal these wounds  and to find some  mental freshness . Competition is increasingly  fierce  on the circuit, and in recent weeks, many pairs have shown that they can shake up the established order .

If they want to embody their  new status  of contenders for the top, Bea and Claudia will have to return to  100 %  to face not only the world's greatest pairs, but also those who, like  Caldera and Goenaga , take advantage of the slightest opportunity to create a surprise.

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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