The OYSHO Milano Premier Padel P1 has reached its climax as the top four seeds in both the men’s and women’s brackets have successfully advanced to the semi-finals at the Allianz Cloud. Following a dominant fifth day of competition, the tournament is set for a high-stakes Saturday showdown featuring the world's elite pairings.
The Semi-Final Matchups
The tournament structure has solidified, with the women’s semi-finals mirroring the previous week's lineup in Düsseldorf, while the men’s side offers a fresh set of high-profile rivalries. Here is the breakdown of the upcoming semi-final pairings:
- Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay vs. Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero: Brea and Triay earned their spot after a straight-sets 6-2, 7-6 victory over Jimena Velasco and Raquel Eugenio. They face the formidable duo of Sanchez and Ustero, who defeated Ale Salazar and Aranzazu Osoro 6-4, 6-3. This match marked an emotional moment for the crowd as they bid farewell to the legendary Ale Salazar.
- Bea Gonzalez and Paula Josemaria vs. Claudia Fernandez and Martina Calvo: Josemaria and Gonzalez advanced after their opponents, Claudia Jensen and Tamara Icardo, were forced to retire after the first set due to Icardo’s ongoing physical struggles. They will face Fernandez and Calvo, who displayed dominant form in a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Marta Ortega and Sofia Araujo.
- Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia vs. Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz: In a highly anticipated men's clash, the top-seeded pair of Coello and Tapia cruised past Fran Guerrero and Javi Leal in just 59 minutes (6-2, 6-2). They will meet Stupaczuk and Sanz, who secured their semi-final berth by defeating Momo Gonzalez and Lucas Campagnolo 6-3, 6-4.
- Ale Galan and his partner vs. Juan Lebron and his partner: The evening session features the former teammates now on opposite sides of the draw. The "Chingalan" pair (Galan and partner) moved forward after a 6-3, 7-6 win against Gonza Alfonso and Tino Libaak. Meanwhile, Juan Lebron and partner Augsburger advanced by overcoming Javi Garrido and Juani De Pascual 7-6, 6-3.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes remain on the Allianz Cloud to see if the top seeds can maintain their momentum or if the rising challengers—specifically the recent winners in Paris, Rotterdam, and Germany—can continue to disrupt the established hierarchy of the professional circuit.
