Incredible the show that were able to propose the 4 teams yesterday, at WPT Sao Paulo, during the semifinals. This sport never ceases to amaze us. We thought we had seen a lot already, and we were wrong. Back on the half.

The first game of the day was the big poster for us Europeans. Juan Lebron and Paquito Navarro against Agustín Tapia and Fernando Belasteguín. A match of the previous tournament of Cordoba.

This match was a technical and tactical demonstration. Technical first because it is not the first time we see these players and we know what they are capable of. Incredible balls played inside the field, outside, in the corners, in impossible positions ... with playing conditions that have changed constantly, certainly due to the air conditioning. At times, the balls were sharp and the players could hit hard, at other times these same strikes were no longer effective. Added to this, a slight humidity that made the balls slide on the windows made the game even more changeable.

In short, different playing conditions that provided the show, and a tactical demonstration. The 4 players are of left formation. This match was a puzzle to know who was playing where. Tapia / Bela, in the returns were positioned with Tapia on the right and Bela on the left. Then during the services it was Bela who was on the right.

At Paquito and Lebron, Lebron was on the right when they came back, but during the services, they played in a classic form, changing sides at each point.

A new way of approaching padel, a sign that this sport is evolving and has not finished surprising us. In any case, this match was a feast for the eyes because of its intensity. Final score for Navarro / Lebron: 6/7 7/6 6/4.

To note: After this victory, Juan Lebron becomes the first player born in Spain, number 1 world, only 24 years.

The second semi-final did not stay behind. A more classic pattern certainly, but a Pablo Lima who wanted to shine in front of his audience with his young partner Ale Galan. It was not counting on these two "discreet" players, Uri Botello and Javier Ruiz who show this year very beautiful things. Unfortunately for Pablo and Ale who were looking to win points in the standings, this Saturday was a day with Javier and Uri.

A first set won 6 / 3 by Lima / Galan enchants the public, and already sees his "darling" in the final. The second set will go to the tie-break that will win Botello / Ruiz, which will put a blow to morale and Brazilians. Final score 3 / 6 7 / 6 6 / 3.

The final will be the opportunity for Paquito and Juan Lebron to officially take the honors and once and for all of this place number 1 world. But be careful, because we do not know what Uri Botello and Javier Ruiz will be able to do. The show is likely to be very, very interesting.

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Julien Bondia

Julien Bondia is a teacher of padel in Tenerife (Spain). Columnist and advisor, he helps you play better through his tutorials and tactical/technical articles padel.