After having created a small surprise in the round of XNUMX by eliminating Castello / Araujo, Léa Godallier and Marta Caparros hoped to cause a sensation this Friday.

But that was without counting on the level of Tamara Icardo and Virginia Riera, seeded 4 in this Valencia Open. In front of an audience all committed to the cause of the local Icardo, the favorite pair was too strong today for the Franco-Spanish doublet.

Rarely worried, the Spanish-Argentinian duo won 6/3 6/1 in 1h18, in a match during which they won almost two thirds of the points. Thanks to this success, Tamara and Virginia offer themselves a place in the semi-finals where the numbers 2 Gemma Triay and Marta Ortega await them.

Tamara Icardo can have a smile, she is in the semi-finals of her tournament

For their part, Léa and Marta see their beautiful journey come to an end in Valence. Indeed, if they appeared in difficulty today, Léa and Marta can be more than satisfied with their week, they who played there their very first tournament together!

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