In this season, there is Paula Josemaria, Ariana Sanchez and the others. Indeed, Claudio Gilardoni's players seem untouchable. With 27 wins in their last 28 games, the Spaniards therefore logically approached this final with great confidence. This morning in Marbella, the objective of Virginia Riera and Tamara Icardo, the Spanish-Argentinian pair, was to tickle the queens of the circuit. But they didn't really manage to challenge the “reinas” on the track.

An expedited final

From the first set, the tone is set. The double defending champions put on a real show on the track. The Hispano-Argentinian pair is struggling to get into the game. The first set is one-sided and is marked by the indiscipline of Virginia Riera and Tamara Icardo. More inspired and more precise, Josemaria and Sanchez prance in the lead and take 25 points out of a possible 34 points. The imprecision gives way to frustration for the players of Gabriel Reca. The numbers 1 win the first set with the score of 6/1.

Josemaria Sanchez - Riera Icardo set 1

In the second round, the debates are finally balanced. The games are more engaged and the queens of the circuit are slowing down. Virginia Riera and Tamara Icardo have a burst of pride, but unfortunately, it takes more to shake up the numbers 1. Sure of their strength and solid in all areas of the game, Josemaria and Sanchez maintain their lead and are once again untouchable on the track. The queens of the circuit won in 1h14 on the score of 6/1 6/4.

Josemaria Sanchez - Riera Icardo set 2
Josemaria Sanchez - Riera Icardo match summary

Imperial Josemaria and Sanchez in Europe

Impeccable tactically and technically, Josemaria and Sanchez proved they were the masters of the game. Claudio Gilardoni's players sign their third consecutive success in Marbella. In Andalusia, the numbers 1 were imperial, with only 21 games lost in 5 games. With this new victory, Paula Josemaria and Ariana Sanchez win their 7th title of the season, the 6th in Europe.

Paula Josemaria : “It's a pleasure to play here in Marbella. I have very good memories in Andalusia, it's very special. From day one I felt a lot of support. We played at a very good level, it's been 7 titles and I'm just happy.

Ariana Sanchez : “We are perhaps in the best moment of our career. Every week we have a lot of matches but above all we have a lot of support. I would like to send a lot of courage to Alejandra (Salazar) for her injury. I love this player.”

Vincent Gallie

A fan of oval football, round ball but also racket sports, he was stung by the padel during his adolescence in Galicia. As comfortable in front of the camera as behind a microphone, Vince will be able to bring his vision and expertise as a fan of the little yellow ball.

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