The Pretoria P1 enters its decisive phase this Saturday with four semi-finals, each telling a different story. In the men's draw, Sanyo Gutiérrez will attempt to continue his incredible resurgence against Chingalán, while Javi Leal and Fran Guerrero will challenge the world number ones after achieving one of the biggest upsets of the season. In the women's draw, the new partnerships continue to shake things up with two particularly enticing matchups.
Sanyo vs. Chingalán: Magic versus consistency
This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful stories of this South African week.
À 42 years , Sanyo Gutiérrez continues to prove that he remains a player apart. In extremely fast conditions, where big hitters seem to have an advantage, the Argentinian responds with his game intelligence, his quality of hand and his tactical reading.
Associated for the first time with Juanlu esbri , the “Magician” took full advantage of this new adventure. After a perfectly controlled quarter-final against Alex Ruiz and Javi García ( 6 / 0 6 / 3 ), the 13th seeds will now challenge Ale Galán et Fede Chingotto .
The world's number two players had to fight harder. Facing off against Juan Tello et Maxi Maple They even conceded the second set before regaining control in the deciding set ( 6/3 1/6 6/2 ). A warning that serves as a reminder that, even for Chingalán, nothing is simple in Pretoria.
Leal and Guerrero want to prolong the dream against the number ones
The other men's semi-final pits the favorites against the tournament sensation.
In the quarterfinals, Javi leal et Fran Guerrero delivered a match that will go down as one of the most spectacular of the season. Facing Juan Lebrón et Leo Augsburg The Spanish saved six match points in the third-set tiebreak before winning 13-11 at the end of a nail-biting suspense.
A victory that perfectly symbolizes their rebirth. Separated last year after several difficult months on their respective sides, the two Spaniards are now back to the level that made them one of the most promising duos on the circuit.
But the obstacle is immense.
Opposite will stand Arturo Coello et Agustín Tapia which aim for a 29rd consecutive final on the circuit Premier PadelThe world number ones had to work hard in the first set against Álex Arroyo et Jose Jimenez before raising his voice to assert his authority 7 / 6 6 / 2 .
Claudia Fernández and Martina Calvo face their first big test
In the women's competition, the first semi-final will pit two teams against each other who have impressed since the beginning of the week.
For their first tournament together, Claudia Fernández et Martina Calvo continue to impress. After a convincing victory against Marta Barrera and Jana Montes ( 6 / 1 6 / 4 ), the two Spanish women have already reached the final four.
But this time, the challenge takes on a new dimension.
Facing them will appear Bea González et Paula Josemaría , imperial quarters with a demonstration against Marina Guinart et Alejandra Alonso ( 6 / 1 6 / 1 The No. 2 seeds have yet to lose a single set in Pretoria and will be considered favorites.
A reunion between Salazar and Triay
The second women's semi-final will offer an emotionally charged match.
Alejandra Salazar et Aranza Osoro They continue their rise to power. After several difficult months, the two players secured their first semi-final of the season by eliminating Marta Ortega et Sofia Araújo ( 7 / 6 6 / 2 ).
For Salazar, this qualification has a special significance. 40 years The former world number one proves that she is still capable of competing with the best.
She will now be reunited Gemma Triay with whom she long dominated the world circuit. A duel that is bound to be special between two former partners, even if Triay will arrive with the status of favorite alongside Delfi Brea , following their solid victory against the recent champions of Bordeaux P2, Claudia jensen et Tamara Icardo ( 7 / 6 6 / 4 ).
The semi-finals program
From 13 h (local time), the center court will successively host:
- Claudia Fernández / Martina Calvo (TS4) vs Bea González / Paula Josemaría (TS2)
- Gemma Triay / Delfi Brea (TS1) vs Alejandra Salazar / Aranza Osoro (TS8)
The men's semi-finals will begin from 17h :
- Juanlu Esbri / Sanyo Gutiérrez (TS13) vs Ale Galán / Fede Chingotto (TS2)
- Agustín Tapia / Arturo Coello (TS1) vs Javi Leal / Fran Guerrero (TS7) .
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