After a match at the end of the suspense, the world number 1 impose themselves against the 3th pair in the world and reach a fifth final this season.

On one side, the world number 1, the defending champions, faced a particular situation: Gemma Triay had qualified earlier in the day for the Qatar Major final. A defeat for numbers 1 would have allowed Triay to get very close to the place of n ° 1 worldwide, given the 2000 points to be gained in the event of victory in Doha. On the other hand, Fernandez et Gonzalez, aged 19 and 23 respectively, became the youngest pair to qualify for the semi-finals of a Major tournament Premier PadelThey hoped to take revenge on their direct opponents, who had won their last two confrontations.

World number 1s take the lead

The world number 1 saved three break points early in the match to take the lead in this semi-final. Sanchez and Josemaria converted their first break opportunity to lead 4 games to 2, thus widening the gap. They then rolled on to win the first set 6/2 against the 3th pair in the world.

Gonzalez and Fernandez react

The second set was more closely contested. The pair Fernandez / Gonzalez break to lead 4/2, but are quickly caught. They then have to serve to stay in the set, but are down 0/30. Finally, it is they who break at 6/5 and confirm in the process, winning this set by taking advantage of a Paula Josemaria struggling in his last two games, author of some unusual fouls.

Beatriz Gonzalez Claudia Fernandez

Sanchez and Josemaria at the end of the effort

The two teams traded blows at the start of the deciding set, taking turns taking the opposing team's serve. Sanchez et Jose Maria, more experienced in major events, managed to break at the crucial moment. They won the third set 6/4, converting their third break point, and won after an intense battle lasting more than 2h30 (6/2 5/7 6/4). A great relief for Jose Maria et Sanchez.

Josemaria Sanchez stats

A “classico” in the women’s final

The world number 1 will meet their big rivals of the season in the final, the 2th pair in the world, Gemma Triay / Delfi Brea, for a new “classico”. The two pairs thus qualify for their 5th final of the season. Sanchez / Josemaría will aim for a second title in 2025. The long-awaited final of Santiago, finally interrupted before the end of the match, will take place this time.

Nicolas Fillaudeau

A big sports enthusiast and former tennis player, I discovered padel a few years ago without really focusing on it. Then I became addicted to this sport by practicing it and watching the premier padel matches. Looking forward to sharing the 2025 news with you!

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