The top male seeds have secured their place in the round of 16 of the  P1   of Valencia However, some had to work harder than expected. This was particularly true of Ale Galán  et  Fede Chingotto pushed to their limits by the young pair composed of  Curro Cabeza  et  Mariano Gonzalez In the female portrait,  Léa Godallier  Meanwhile, she continues her wonderful week in Valencia.

 Galán and Chingotto avoid the trap 

Among the favorites competing this Wednesday are  Galan and Chingotto  who experienced the most complicated start.

Opposed to  Curro Cabeza  et  Mariano Gonzalez The world number twos had to battle for nearly two hours to overcome a fearless pair. After winning the first set 6-4, Galán and Chingotto saw their opponents come back into the match, taking the second set in a tiebreak.

The danger was real for the finalists of the Italy Major But experience ultimately prevailed in the decisive set. Stronger in the crucial moments, Jorge Martínez's men regained control of the match to secure the victory.  6/4 6/7 6/2 .

This performance also confirms the potential of  Curro Cabeza , a young Spaniard whose name is increasingly being mentioned among the players to watch on the circuit.

Galán and Chingotto avoid the trap

 Coello, Tapia and Lebrón provide the essentials 

The other favorites had a quieter evening.

World number 1  Arturo Coello  et  Agustín Tapia  have dismissed  Luis Hernandez  et  Luciano Capra  in two sets, 7-5, 6-4, while  Juan Lebrón  et  Leo Augsburg  have dominated  Xisco Gil  et  Manu Castaño , 6/4 7/6.

Valencia P1 – Galán and Chingotto pushed back, Godallier continues its run

Also worth noting is the impressive comeback of  Javi Garrido  et  Lucas Bergamini , winners of  Sanyo Gutiérrez  et  Maxi Sanchez Blasco  after losing the first set, 2/6 6/2 7/5.

The bad news of the day concerns  Lucas Campagnolo forced to abandon the race due to a physical problem while competing against  Momo González  à  Alex Chozas  et  Valentino Libaak .

 Godallier continues, Marta Ortega impresses 

In the ladies,  Léa Godallier  et  Ariadna Cañellas  continue their journey after their superb victory against  Lucia Sainz  et  Jana Montes .

The Frenchwoman, who came through qualifying, will indeed be in the round of 16 after having produced one of the comebacks of the day.

Another notable performance was that of  Marta Ortega  and the young  Martina Calvo The Spanish women gave no chance to  Jessica castelló  et  Lorena Rufo swept away on a severe  6 / 1 6 / 1 .

Valencia P1 – Galán and Chingotto pushed back, Godallier continues its run

However, the surprise in the men's draw came from the elimination of Eduardo Alonso  et  Aimar Goñi , beaten after another three-set match by  Jose Antonio Diestro  et  Nacho Piotto , 3/6 6/4 7/5.

 Place in the round of 16 

The Valencia tournament will enter a new dimension this Thursday with the round of 16 and, above all, the entry of the top four seeds in the women's draw:  Gemma Triay / Delfi Brea ,  Paula Josemaría / Bea González ,  Ari Sánchez / Andrea Ustero  et  Sofía Araújo / Claudia Fernández .

A day that will allow us to see much more clearly the true contenders for the title at La Fonteta.

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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