Le P1 of Valencia continues its run with the round of 16 scheduled for this Thursday. A day marked by the entry of the top four seeds in the women's draw, but also by the presence of Léa Godallier , the last Frenchwoman still in the running after her superb comeback in the previous round.
A big challenge for Godallier and Cañellas
Having come through qualifying, they then achieved a stunning victory against Lucia Sainz et Jana Montes 6/2 4/6 7/6, Léa Godallier et Ariadna Cañellas will have a lot of work to do to continue their great week in Valencia.
The French and Spanish women will challenge Marta Ortega and the young star Martina Calvo , impressive in their opening match with a swift victory against Jessica castelló et Lorena Rufo 6 / 1 6 / 1.
A major challenge for Godallier, but also a great opportunity to test themselves against one of the most in-form pairs at the moment.
The top four seeds enter the arena
The day will also mark the debuts of the main favorites in the women's draw.
Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea The number 1 seeds will open the day against the qualifiers. Barbara Las Heras et Carla Mesa .
Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez will then make their entrance facing Jimena velasco et Marta Barrera , While Ari Sánchez et Andrea Ustero will face Patty Llaguno et Carolina orsi .
Finally Sofia Araújo et Claudia Fernández will try to reach the quarter-finals against Laura Lujan et Araceli Martínez .
Galán, Coello and Lebrón continue their journey
In the men's competition, all eyes will be on the top seeds.
After being jostled by Curro Cabeza et Mariano Gonzalez , Ale Galán et Fede Chingotto will find Alex Chozas / Valentino Libaak .
World number 1 Arturo Coello et Agustín Tapia will continue their campaign against Juanlu Esbri et Álex Ruiz , While Juan Lebrón et Leo Augsburg will be opposed to Jose Antonio Diestro et Nacho Piotto , killers of Eduardo Alonso et Aimar Goñi in the previous round.
Also worth following are the matches of Paquito Navarro / Martin Di Nenno face Marc Sintes / Dani Santigosa , as well as that of Coki Nieto / Jon Sanz salary. Íñigo Jofre / Jairo Bautista .
A day that should help to clarify the forces at play a little more before the quarter-finals at La Fonteta.
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