Juan Lebrón et Franco Stupaczuk (TS3) qualify for the Riyadh Season P1 Finals, but it was complicated! Facing the amazing pair Augsburger / Cardona (TS9), both men had to draw on their resources to prevail after almost two hours of intense battle. A duel with twists and turns, where they even had to save two match points before imposing itself.

A failed start, then a rise in power

The meeting begins with a frantic pace, imposed by Leo Augsburger and Pablo Cardona, who dictate the exchange and play exactly as they want. Their aggression hurts, and they manage to break the dynamic of their opponents to win the first set 6/4.

In the second set, Lebrón and Stupa understand that they must change approach. they turn the tide and manage to take the service of their opponents to impose oneself 6/3 and return to height.

But it is good in the third set that the encounter reaches its climax. In a fierce struggle where each game is disputed, at 4/5 Lebrón and Stupa save 2 match points and neutralize each other at 5/5. That's when Lebrón and Stupa make the decisive break, before concluding 7/5 and secure their place in the final.

Juan Lebrón was impressive in key moments. He knew raise your game, showing itself unyielding under pressure, which made all the difference against an Augsburger / Cardona pair who played at a very high level.

A final that promises to be complicated

Si Lebrón and Stupa were able to respond under pressure, This marathon semi-final could weigh heavily. Unlike them, Coello and Tapia have made it to the semi-finals and will benefit from a much longer recovery time. With only a few hours to recover, the Fatigue could play a key role in the outcome of this final.

See you at 19:30 p.m. for the final to see if Lebrón and Stupa will still have the legs to compete with the Coello-Tapia machine!

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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