Key Takeaways
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Mariano González becomes the first Paraguayan to reach a Premier Padel quarterfinal
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González and Curro Cabeza defeat Belluati and Piotto 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
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Top seeds Coello/Tapia and Lebrón/Augsburger advance after tough battles
González and Cabeza continue their dream run
Mariano González and Curro Cabeza confirmed their status as the sensation of the London P1 tournament. After eliminating Fran Guerrero and Javi Leal in the previous round, they overcame Juan Cruz Belluati and Ignacio Piotto in a two-hour battle. Losing the first set 3-6, they fought back to win 6-3, 6-4, sealing a historic qualification. González’s achievement marks the first time a Paraguayan player has reached a Premier Padel quarterfinal. Their next challenge will be against world number ones Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia.
Coello and Tapia pushed to the limit
The top-ranked duo faced unexpected resistance from José Jiménez and Álex Arroyo. The match was balanced throughout, but Coello and Tapia eventually prevailed 7-6, 6-4. Though the victory was harder than anticipated, it keeps them on track for another title.
Lebrón and Augsburger’s comeback
Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger delivered one of the day’s most dramatic matches. After dropping the first set 3-6 to Juan Tello and Maxi Arce, they rallied to win 7-6, 6-2. Despite Tello’s physical struggles, the Argentine pair troubled the third seeds before succumbing in the decisive set.
Other men’s results
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Ale Galán / Fede Chingotto beat Álex Ruiz / Javi García (6-3, 6-3)
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Paquito Navarro / Martín Di Nenno defeated David Gala / Enzo Jensen (6-4, 6-2)
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Momo González / Lucas Campagnolo overcame Sanyo Gutiérrez / Juanlu Esbri (6-4, 6-2)
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Coki Nieto / Jon Sanz beat Íñigo Jofre / Jairus Baptist (7-5, 6-2)
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Eduardo Alonso / Aimar Goñi ended the run of José Solano / Ramiro Pereyra (6-2, 6-3)
Women’s draw highlights
The women’s competition largely followed expectations. Top seeds Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea recovered from a first-set loss to defeat Lorena Rufo and Victoria Iglesias (3-6, 6-2, 6-2). Paula Josemaría / Bea González, Ari Sánchez / Andrea Ustero, Marta Ortega / Sofia Araújo, Tamara Icardo / Claudia Jensen, and Bea Caldera / Carmen Goenaga all advanced.
The main upset came when Marta Talaván and Jessica Castelló eliminated Marina Guinart and Ale Alonso (7-5, 6-1). Meanwhile, Claudia Fernández and Martina Calvo continued their strong form, beating Alix Collombon and Ksenia Sharifova convincingly (6-1, 6-2).
The London P1 round of 16 showcased both historic breakthroughs and hard-fought victories, setting the stage for thrilling quarterfinals.
