Premier Padel Finals 2024 began with great fanfare at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, offering a first quarter in 3 sets and already a small surprise. Alejandra Salazar and Jessica Castelló won their ticket for the semi-finals after a 2h30 duel against Marta Ortega and Sofia Araújo: 3/6 6/4 6/2.
A start in favor of Ortega and Araújo
The match started off with a bang for Ortega and Araújo, who imposed their rhythm with a fast and incisive game. This strategy allowed them to dominate the first set and win the opening set. 3/6
Salazar and Castelló turn the tide
The second set marked a turning point. Salazar and Castelló gradually regained control of the game, achieving a decisive break in the fifth game. Alejandra Salazar, in great form, particularly shone during this phase, allowing his team to equalize at one set each. 6/4
A controlled third round
In the final set, Salazar and Castelló got off to a flying start, earning two consecutive breaks to take an early lead 4-0. Firmly established in the match, they played until the end, concluding the encounter brilliantly to become the first semi-finalists of this prestigious competition. 6/2
With this performance, Salazar and Castelló take the 4th seed and remain in the running for a title in these Qatar Airways Premier Padel Finals 2024. For Salazar a 6th trophy is still a possibility in a Master Final.
Credits: Premier Padel / Padel Intelligence
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