The atmosphere intensifies at the  Padel Rush Arena  the  quarter-finals  du  Riyadh Season P1 first date  Premier Padel  of the season, delivered a clear message: some new associations of 2026 are already ready to have a significant impact.

 Paquito Navarro / Fran Guerrero the rise to power

Among the day's highlights was the performance of  Paquito Navarro  et  Fran Guerrero The Spanish pair turned the tables against the number 3 seeds.  Franco Stupaczuk  et  mike yanguas , to win in three sets: 3/6 6/3 6/2.

After trailing in the first set, Navarro and Guerrero gradually took control of the rallies, imposing a faster pace and better managing key moments. Their ability to raise the intensity in the last two sets made the difference.

For  Fran Guerrero The start of the year is particularly intense. Barely five days after lifting the trophy of the  FIP Platinum of Marseille  Alongside Javi Leal, he is already qualified for a  semi final  on the major circuit. A run of form that confirms his momentum and his rapid adaptation to this new project.

Next step: a clash against  Fede Chingotto  et  Ale Galán , authors of a controlled performance against  Javi Garrido  et  Lucas Bergamini  (6/1 6/3). A match that promises an intense tactical clash.

 Coello / Tapia  solid,  Lebrón / Augsburger  in control

In the upper part of the table,  Arturo Coello  et  Agustín Tapia  have secured their place in the semi-finals. Facing  Juan Tello  et  Eduardo Alonso They were leading 6-2, 2-1 before their opponents retired. The number 1 contenders thus continue their run without any real trouble.

They will meet again in the semi-finals  Juan Lebrón  et  Leo Augsburg  (4), which brought an end to the qualifiers' run  Javi martinez  et  Rama Valenzuela  in two sets (6/2 7/5). A victory built on consistency and effective management of important points.

The men's lineup therefore offers two contrasting posters: on one side the stability of the headliners, on the other the emergence of a new ambitious pair.

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Women's draw: surprises and confirmation

The expected duel between  Paula Josemaría  et  Ari Sánchez  as opponents will have to wait. Associated with  Andrea Ustero Ari Sánchez delivered a commanding performance against  Ale Salazar  et  Ale Alonso , winning 6/2 6/1.

In the other significant quarter-final,  Paula Josemaría  et  Bea González  were stopped after a battle lasting 2 hours and 45 minutes. Defeated 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 by  Tamara Icardo  et  Claudia jensen They leave the tournament prematurely after a match full of twists and turns.

The first women's semi-final will pit  Delfi Brea  et  Gemma Triay , winners 6/2 6/4 of  Marta Ortega  et  Martina Calvo or a  Claudia Fernández  et  Sofia Araujo , who dominated  Victoria Iglesias  et  Aranzazu Osoro  on a double 6/4.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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