The semi-finals of the Riyadh Women's P1 tournament offered two very distinct scenarios:  Gemma Triay / Delfi Brea  had to fight a battle of more than  2:30  to validate their ticket  7/5, 5/7, 6/3 , While  Andrea Ustero / Ari Sánchez  confirmed their excellent momentum with a controlled victory against  Tamara Icardo / Claudia Jensen   6/4, 6/3. 

Triay / Brea: the victory of the bosses

The first semi-final of the tournament lived up to all expectations. More than 2 hours and 30 minutes of intense fighting against  Sofia Araújo / Claudia Fernández From the outset, Gemma and Delfi set the pace. The right diagonal is  perfectly locked  Brea was very clean in her choices and her handling of the game against Claudia Fernández. The opportunities were well executed, the pressure constant, and despite the close scoreline, she maintained a strong performance.  Number ones make the difference  at the right time to clinch the first set  7/5. 

Araújo restarts everything

The second set takes on a completely different character.  Sofia Araújo  clearly raises the level, particularly in  power  and take  gradually gaining the upper hand over Gemma Triay The rallies lengthen, the Spanish-Portuguese pair become more daring, and at 5-5, they break. Araújo finishes the point on his serve:  7/5, one set apiece. 

The experience of the great

In the decisive round, Triay and Brea regained control. Key moments were better managed, and Triay proved decisive with several  by three  in the heat of the moment. The break comes early, control returns, and  le   The third set is over 6/3. 

Like last season,  Triay and Brea  They haven't changed. The automatic responses are clearly visible and make a difference, especially in managing long sequences and in this type of high-pressure match. A clear advantage at the start of the year.

Triay Brea at P1 of Riyadh

Ustero / Sánchez: confirmation of exceptional momentum

In  the second semi-final ,  Andrea Ustero  et  Ari Sánchez  continued their flawless journey.

Opposed to  Icardo / Jensen , However  in full confidence  after their victory against  Josemaría / González Ustero and Sánchez delivered a very solid performance,  6/4, 6/3. 

A pair that was already so consistent

 The complementarity is obvious. Ustero continues to impress with his  creativity  and  ability to accelerate  the exchanges. His  impact at the smash  a, once again, weighed heavily in the match.

Alongside him, Ari Sánchez appears  perfectly in rhythm Precise in its construction, very accurate in its variation of trajectories, it secures and structures the game with such mastery.

Three matches in the tournament, three wins, no sets conceded.

A tense final

The final of  Riyadh P1  This will therefore oppose two dynamics: the  stability  and  experiment  des  world number 1  in front of the  freshness  and  momentum  of a pair  Ustero / Sánchez  which is already establishing itself as one of the major attractions of this early season.

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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