Patty Llaguno and Virginia Riera have an exceptional match and win the Cupra Vigo Open 2021. They impose themselves in the face of Alejandra Salazar and Gemma Triay  in a final that will be remembered.

Here to win

It's a very special match for Virginia Riera : his very first final of the World Padel Tour. By Patty Llaguno, Argentina and the Spanish have eliminated Victoria Iglesias y Aranza Osoro in half, and Gonzalez / Sainz in quarterfinals.

For their part, Gemma Triay and Alejandra Salazar once again impressed.12 straight games won against Brea / Icardo in the semi-finals. They are the pair to be knocked down on the women's circuit at the moment.

Alejandra Salazar and Gemma Triay begins with the authority they have from Alicante. They get 3 break points, but Patty Llaguno and Virginia Riera show that this game is not going to be a ballad for the No.1s. 1/0

The famous steamroller starts up. It's been 14 sets that Triay / Salazar haven't lost one, and the Spanish pair don't want to stop there. They win 8 of the last 10 points to make the break. 2/1

The smile on the face of Gemma and Alejandra, and we know that is not a good sign for their opponents. The famous “flow” about which Alejandra spoke to us yesterday is present. Luck is there too. On one strip, Triay / Salazar makes the double-break. 4/1

Despite some difficulties on his service games, Triay / Salazar concludes the first round with a punto de oro. 6/2

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Llaguno and Riera believe in the feat

Patty Llaguno and Virginia Riera want to express themselves in this final. It is not so much their level that they lack, but it is the particular domination of Triay / Salazar. Patty and Virgi start the second set well with easy play. On the next game, they get 4 break points and finally convert one. 3/0

On a decisive punto de oro, Gem misses a very easy volley. The Spaniards are more than jostled in this second set. Bis repetita in the seventh game, and new punto de oro for Riera / Llaguno. 5 / 2

Riera and Llaguno remain very solid on their serve and continue to foil their opponents, in particular Gemma Triay very embarrassed by Patty. 6 / 3

Spanish and Argentina saved 5 break points and won the 3 puntos de oro of the set.

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The ultimate battle

Riera and Llaguno slow down the game enormously to make the n ° 1 doubtful. They are not used to losing a set. They implode in the first game of the third set, and concede their service game without even gaining a point. They miss opportunities to come back in the next game. 2/0

We see for the first time this season the bad face of Triay / Salazar. The two players no longer smile, and make big mistakes. Despite everything, they win a golden point fundamental to stay in the title race. The final is lavish ! 2/1

Salazar and Triay finally find consistency and solidity in their game. They get back together by recovering the break. On the next game, Riera, Llaguno and their iron defense resume the service of their opponents! Riera and Llaguno are getting closer to their first title together. 4/2

At 4/2 30A, the air is unbreathable, the tension palpable, but Gemma and Alejandra smile, they even laugh on the court. It's the secret of this pair, good humor. The Spaniards glue back to 4/3, and seem in condition to come back to the score.

Patty and Virginia win a new golden point to position themselves for a game of glory. 5/3

On Salazar's service, Llaguno and Riera offer a match point, but the n ° 1 win the punto de oro. 5/4

“We defeat number 1, remember that. Go point by point ”, launches the Brazilian coach of Llaguno / Riera just before serving for the game.

The game is unbreathable, the points are extended in this game so important. The smile and the talent of Gemma and Ale are stronger than all circumstances. The n ° 1 are back! 5/5

On the next game, Llaguno and Riera want to write history. They give a lesson in defense then conclude in par 3 on yet another punto de oro. They recover the station wagon and will serve a second time for glory. But what a final! 6/5

Llaguno / Riera is determined to make history. She offers herself 4 match points, and the second gives her the title !!! 7/5

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It has been 7 years since an Argentinian player won a major title on the World Padel Tour.

Llaguno: “We are starting this adventure. In the previous tournament I got injured, so I'm very happy today. ”

Riera: "I am very moved. I want to thank Patty for playing with me. She is a great person and an incredible player. I dedicate it to my mom who got up at 3 am to watch the game. ”

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You can now follow the long-awaited grand finale between Belasteguin / Gutierrez and Navarro / Di Nenno.

From his names, we can guess his Spanish and Italian origins. Lorenzo is a multilingual passionate about sports: journalism by vocation and events by worship are his two legs. He is the international gentleman of Padel Magazine. You will often see it on the various international competitions, but also on the major French events. @eyeofpadel on Instagram to see his best photos of padel !

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