The world number 2, Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea, continue their perfect start to the seasonIn Santiago, they validated their ticket for a third consecutive semi-final, after their titles at Gijón, Cancún et Miami. Opposite, a big surprise : Andrea Ustero and Alejandra Alonso, two young Spanish talents who confirm tournament after tournament that they are afraid of nothing.

Triay / Brea, experience and consistency

In the quarter-finals, Triay and Brea have dominated Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen (6/4 6/3), in a match dull, but perfectly mastered. Less brilliant than usual, they knew how to make the difference in key moments, in particular thanks to the Brea regularity and Triay's ability to raise your voice when necessary.

It may not have been their most spectacular performance, but their mental toughness and their experience have spoken again. They remain on an impressive series of victories and are aiming for a Santiago fourth consecutive title.

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Ustero / Alonso, the opportunity seized

On their side, Andrea Ustero (17 years old) et Alejandra Alonso (18 years old) continue their meteoric rise. In the quarterfinals, they eliminated Victoria Iglesias and Marina Guinart (6/4 6/4), but their journey was facilitated by the surprise elimination of Marta Ortega and Sofia Araujo in the previous round, which opened the table a little more for the young “Turkis”.

They knew take advantage of this opportunity with maturity and efficiency, proving once again that their presence at this stage of the tournament is anything but a coincidence.

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An air of deja vu

This match will not be a first between the two pairs: they had already faced each other in semi-final of Gijón P2Where Triay and Brea had shown themselves to be largely superior. The young Spanish women will try this time to propose a stronger opposition against the pair in form at the start of the season.

The challenge is great… but not impossible

Si Triay and Brea will leave naturally favorites, they know that Ustero and Alonso have nothing to loseTheir passion and carelessness can make them formidable, especially on the fast outdoor pitches from Santiago.

Triay and Brea aim for a fourth consecutive final and a new chance to get closer to the world number 1. But for that, it will be necessary once again enforce the hierarchy against opponents with full confidence.

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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