Le  Brussels P2  delivered its verdict:  clear victory, without appeal , Ari Sánchez  et  Paula Josemaría  face  Gemma Triay  et  Delfi Brea ,  6-2, 6-4   the  world number 1  set the record straight after  three defeats in a row  against their big rivals.  Surge of pride  ou  real strong signal  ? This success  does he really relaunch the debate?  on the best pair of the year?  Not so sure. 

 A start to the year dominated by Triay and Brea 

Since  start of season ,  Gem  et  Delphi  had taken  the ascendant  on Ari and Paula. And quite convincingly.  Three confrontations, three victories  :

  •  Gijón  : 0-6, 6-1, 6-4
  •  Miami  : 2-6, 6-1, 6-4
  •  Qatar  : 6-4, 6-4

Every time, the same scenario:  a sluggish start then  a rise in power . More  physically strong ,  tactically correct .  An obvious alchemy ,  a sharp sense of play .

But at  Brussels , The  trend has reversed . And this is no coincidence.

 A biased finale? 

 Delfi Brea  was  decreased .  Painful ankle ,  reduced mobility ,  lucidity at half mast  : it was obvious. True to form, she compensated with a  maximum intensity . But faced with  Ari and Paula , that's not enough. Let's be frank: this  was not a “100%” final  — and the  winners know this very well .

 Triay and Brea haven't said their last word 

Despite a Brea  on one leg , the duo did not sink. Better: they often  took the initiative  in a match without much rhythm. And if they  didn't come so far from winning , it is also because of the  recurring air pockets of Sánchez . Able to  dominate… then suddenly fade away .  Lack of consistency ,  difficulty in concluding points or a  stay aggressive without rushing  :  weak points  who weigh at this level. It will be necessary  tighten the bolts on the finish side .

Opposite,  Triay has found her “boss mode” again  :  tempo control ,  net control ,  playing the game . If his partner comes back in  full possession of one's faculties , this pair can clearly  change size . They are already  very high …but can quickly become  unplayable .

 The debate remains open 

Certainly,  Sanchez and Josemaría  breathe a little with this victory. But the  balance of power  remains of a  extreme finesse . And given the  dynamic , let's not be surprised if  Triay and Brea take back control  from the next tournament. The  season is long   automatisms are creeping in   wounds heal . And the  world number 2 are hungry . A  “slab” of n°1 .

If we had to  bet a coin today  on the best pair at the end of the year, it would be  without hesitation on Triay/Brea . Looking forward to the next part!

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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