Quarterfinal Friday at the motorola razr Miami Premier Padel P1 delivered a full day of top-level action, with intense battles, straight-set victories, and a thrilling three-set clash to close the schedule. The atmosphere inside the Miami Beach Convention Center matched the quality on court, as fans from across the Americas filled the stands and created a vibrant, energetic setting throughout the day.
Federico Chingotto and Alejandro Galán produced a dominant performance to reach the semi-finals at the motorola razr Miami Premier Padel P1, defeating Martín Di Nenno and Javi Garrido 6-1, 6-2 in just under 80 minutes. The second seeds controlled the pace of the match from the outset, executing their game plan with precision and leaving few opportunities for their opponents to respond. Following the win, Chingotto highlighted the atmosphere in Florida: “Yes, it’s truly fantastic, and the fan support keeps growing. It’s a great positive for us professional players to see packed stands.” After an early exit in Riyadh, Chingotto and Galán demonstrated they are fully focused on competing at the highest level in 2025.
World No.1s Ariana Sanchez and Paula Josemaria were the first to book their place in the semifinals with another composed and clinical display, defeating Andrea Ustero and Alejandra Alonso 6-1 in 1 hour and 13 minutes. The top seeds were challenged early on by the 6th-seeded pair, particularly in the first set, but ultimately asserted their dominance to close out the match efficiently. Sanchez and Josemaria remain undefeated against Ustero and Alonso, continuing their unbeaten record against the young duo.
In a match that swung between dominance and resilience, Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia held off Paquito Navarro and Lucas Bergamini. After a commanding first set from the world No.1s, the contest shifted as Navarro and Bergamini surged ahead in the second, even holding a point for 5-1. Yet, just when a deciding set appeared inevitable, Coello and Tapia responded with precision and composure, turning the momentum in their favour to close out the match in straight sets. Their ability to deliver under pressure once again proved decisive.
The women’s draw is set for a high-calibre semifinal lineup, with all top-performing pairs of the season advancing. Marta Ortega and Sofia Araujo continued their strong form, securing a comfortable victory over Lucia Sainz and Patty Llaguno to reach their fourth semifinal in as many tournaments this year. Joining them are Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea, who extended their winning momentum—after titles in Gijón and Cancun—by defeating Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen. The last semifinal spot was claimed by Bea Gonzalez and Claudia Fernandez, who prevailed against Alejandra Salazar and Vero Virseda to round off a compelling final four.
The final match of the day was the only quarterfinal to go the distance, as Juan Lebron and Franco Stupaczuk battled past Jon Sanz and Momo Gonzalez in a hard-fought three-set contest to secure their place in the semifinals. Their next challenge will be a highly anticipated rematch against Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia, a repeat of the Riyadh final that promises to deliver similar, if not greater, intensity. On the other side of the draw, Federico Chingotto and Alejandro Galán will face Mike Yanguas and Coki Nieto, aiming to confirm that the “Chingalaneta” is back in full force. A packed house is once again expected for semifinal Saturday at the Miami Beach Convention Center.