Ariana Sánchez and Paula Josemaría did not tremble. In this final of P2 of Valladolid against Bea González and Claudia Fernández, the world number 1s were able to use their experience and their solidity to win 6 / 4 7 / 5, in a match where every detail counted.

From the start of the match, it is Paula Josemaría who stands out, very comfortable in these fast conditions. His power in smash makes the difference, and the 2/2 break gives the advantage to the first seed. Opposite, Bea and Claudia begin to raise their level, with a Fernandez increasingly competitive in the diagonal. They even get a break point at 5/4More Sanchez and Josemaría, always solid, tighten the game for win the first set 6/4.

The scenario is reversed in the second. González takes up more space, tries more and pushes the opposing pair to defend. The seed 3 is created from multiple opportunities for breaksMore never manages to materialize. And as is often the case at this level, it is the important points that make the difference: to 5/5, Sánchez and Josemaría convert their fourth break point of the set, at the best moment. Behind, they ensure their play and win a 15th title Premier Padel.

The key figure of the match? 0/4 on break points for González / Fernandez, 2/5 for Sánchez / Josemaría. A clinical mastery in decisive moments, which allows them not only to win the tournament, But also regain first place in the world in the FIP ranking.

One more title for a pair that is still as formidable as ever, which confirms that we will have to count on her again in the next meetings... starting next week, at Bordeaux P2.

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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