The day was marked by high-efficiency padel. Teo Zapata and Rodrigo Coello set the tone early with a composed 6-3, 6-4 victory, while Marc Sintes and Daniel Santigosa showcased their chemistry in a commanding 6-1, 6-4 win. The most lopsided result of the afternoon came from José Solano and Ramiro Pereyra. The duo dismantled their opposition in a staggering 42 minutes, dropping only a single game in a display of absolute ruthlessness.
Resilience under pressure
While some cruised, others had to dig deep to keep their Brussels campaign alive. Ferrán Insa and Albert Roglán held their nerve in two “nail-biter” sets, 7-6 and 7-5, against Johan Bergeron and Timeo Fonteny, the reporter commented. Second seeds Nacho Sager and Juan Cruz Belluati were tested but ultimately proved too strong, securing a 7-5, 6-4 win. The highlight of the day’s endurance was the two-hour battle involving Salva Oria and Agustín Gutiérrez. After splitting the first two sets with Pedro Araújo and Pedro Graça, they clinched the decider to finish 6-4, 2-6, 6-4.
Local hopes extinguished
It was a tough day for the Belgian crowd as the final local representatives were eliminated. French pair Julien Seurin and Thomas Vanbauce delivered a sharp 6-3, 6-2 performance to silence the home fans. Meanwhile, Manu Castaño and ‘Xisco’ Gil survived an early scare against Florian Vandelanotte and Nathan Lambrechts, recovering from a set down to win 2-6, 6-1, 6-2. The stage is now set for a high-stakes final qualifying round. With only four spots available in the main draw, the level of competition is expected to peak tomorrow as the remaining pairs fight for a chance to compete against the world’s elite in the Belgian capital.
