First tournament in the history of  Premier Padel  in South Africa, the  Pretoria P1  opens a new chapter in the circuit. After the crowning of Arturo Coello  et  Agustín Tapia  In Malaga, attention is now turning to the men's draw, which could offer a new confrontation against  Juan Lebrón  et  Leo Augsburg In the women's competition, several new associations will make their debut in a largely revamped draw.

 A possible rematch of the Malaga semi-finals 

The draw has produced a scenario that is certainly intriguing. If logic prevails,  Arturo Coello  et  Agustín Tapia  could find  Juan Lebrón  et  Leo Augsburg  in the semifinals.

In Malaga, the match was over quickly. After achieving a remarkable feat against  Ale Galán  et  Fede Chingotto Lebrón and Augsburger had not managed to compete with the world number 1s.

In Pretoria, they will have the opportunity to seek revenge, although the conditions could reshuffle the deck. The use of a low-pressure ball, specially designed for the South African altitude, could change the game for many pairs.

Málaga P1: Coello and Tapia crush Lebrón/Augsburger and secure a fifth consecutive title

 Paths fraught with obstacles 

Before they can even consider this reunion, Coello and Tapia will have to overcome several obstacles. Their tournament will begin against  Gonza Alfonso  et  Tino Libaak before a possible round of 16 match against  Aimar Goñi  et  Eduardo Alonso which had already caused them serious problems during a previous confrontation.

In the quarterfinals, the league leaders could face  Coki Nieto  et  Jon sanz provided they make it through the early rounds. The Spanish are going through a more difficult period and will have to be particularly wary of  Manu Castaño / Enri Goenaga  or of Álex Arroyo / José Jiménez .

On their side,  Lebrón  et  Augsburgers  They will not have an easy path either. They will first have to face...  Pablo Lijó  et  Gonzalo Gil , then potentially to  Jairus Baptist  et  Inigo Jofre  before a quarter-final that could pit them against  Javi leal  et  Fran Guerrero , have returned to an excellent level since their reunion.

 Stupaczuk and Yanguas' withdrawal reshuffles the cards 

In the other half of the table,  Ale Galán  et  Fede Chingotto  will try to return to winning ways. Impressive at the start of the season, they haven't won a single title since the  Buenos Aires P1  and hope to take advantage of this South African stage to get back on the path to victory.

However, the men's picture was turned upside down by the  Fourth seed Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas have withdrawn. A significant absence that opens up this part of the table and could benefit several contenders.  Paquito Navarro  et  Martín Di Nenno  appear, in particular, as credible candidates to take advantage of it, just as  Momo González / Lucas Campagnolo  or,  Maxi Arce / Juan Tello , which could open up a path to the final four.

 New and much-anticipated associations among women 

The women's scene is marked by several changes.

The package of Andrea Ustero which also forces  Ari Sánchez  By withdrawing from the tournament, the hierarchy of the seeded players is altered.  Sofia Araújo  et  Marta Ortega  thus inherit the status of fourth pair, while  Claudia Fernández  et  Martina Calvo , who are playing their first tournament together, become the No. 3 seeds.

The two young Spanish women find themselves in the other half of the draw.  Paula Josemaría  et  Bea González , finalists in Malaga. Before a possible semi-final, they could notably face  Velasco  et  Virseda .

Meanwhile, Paula and Bea could find  Marina Guinart  et  Alejandra Alonso  in the quarter-finals.

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 The favorites on a familiar trajectory 

In the lower part of the table,  Gemma Triay  et  Delfi Brea  They begin their campaign with the goal of winning another title after their success in Malaga.

Before a possible semi-final, they could find  Tamara Icardo  et  Claudia jensen , While  Marta Ortega  et  Sofia Araújo  could face their first major test against  Ale Salazar  et  Aranza Osoro if they overcome the obstacle  Camila Fassio  et  Raquel Eugenio .

Between the start of new partnerships, the absence of the No. 4 seed in the men's draw, and the arrival of  Premier Padel  in South Africa, this  Pretoria P1  brings together all the ingredients for a particularly well-attended week.

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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