The Oysho Milano Premier Padel P1 kicked off with a display of enduring class as legendary figures Maxi Sanchez and Sanyo Gutierrez secured opening-round victories. While the top-seeded pairs prepare for their debuts later in the week, the tournament's first day highlighted both the grit of veteran stars and the competitive spirit of the local Italian talent.
Opening Day Highlights and Results
The opening day of the P1 event in Milan served as a reminder that experience remains a formidable weapon on the professional circuit. Several key matches defined the initial round of play:
- Maxi Sanchez and Lucho Capra: The Argentine duo successfully navigated a challenging match against Flavio Abbate, the highest-ranked Italian-born player in the FIP rankings. Sanchez and Capra advanced with a hard-fought 7-6, 6-4 victory.
- Sanyo Gutierrez and Maxi Sanchez Blasco: Competing on Court 1, the pair demonstrated their resilience by overcoming Nacho Vilariño and Coquito Zamora in a three-set battle, ultimately winning 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.
- Javi Barahona and Nacho Piotto: This pair effectively ended the run of Italian wild cards Marco Cassetta and Fabian Oviedo, preventing the local favorites from advancing further in the tournament.
- David Gala and Enzo Jensen: The duo secured a victory over Italian wild cards Giulio Graziotti and Simone Iacovino, continuing their progression in the draw.
Looking ahead, the tournament schedule intensifies as the top seeds enter the fray. Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, who arrive in Italy following a dominant string of victories in Paris, Rotterdam, and Düsseldorf, are set to begin their campaign on Wednesday against the duo of Arnau Ayats and Emilio Chamero. Meanwhile, defending champions Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan are slated to face the Portuguese brothers, Nuno Deus and Miguel Deus.
Tuesday’s action promises a packed schedule, featuring the men’s seeds ranked 5 through 8. Additionally, the women's draw takes center stage with several high-profile matchups:
- Alejandra Salazar and Aranzazu Osoro: This pair will open the day’s play at 9:30 CEST, facing off against Alix Collombon and Ksenia Sharifova.
- Italian Showcase: The Centre Court will host an all-Italian clash as Giulia Dal Pozzo (partnering with Nuria Rodriguez) takes on Giorgia Marchetti (partnering with Lara Arruabarrena).
