The No.1s will see another day in the office, into the semis! 🪄🇲🇽🧨 @asanchezfallada @PaulaJosemaria
— Premier Padel (@premierpadel) March 15, 2025
📊 Results ➡️ https://t.co/m8lAn9ZeH2#PremierPadel #CancunPremierPadelP2 pic.twitter.com/M6gotnIjDd
Top seeds Ariana Sanchez and Paula Josemaria secured their place in the semifinals of the 2025 Premier Padel P2 Cancun tournament with a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Alejandra Salazar and Claudia Virseda on Cancha Estadio.
The world’s top-ranked pair faced a stern test, particularly in a tightly contested second set that went to a tiebreak, but ultimately prevailed with their trademark combination of power, precision, and tactical awareness.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Josemaria/Sanchez | Salazar/Virseda |
|---|---|---|
| Total Points Won | 54% (83/154) | 46% (71/154) |
| Total Serve Points Won | 60% (44/73) | 52% (42/81) |
| Total Return Points Won | 48% (39/81) | 40% (29/73) |
| Longest Points Won Streak | 6 | 5 |
| First Serve Points Won | 61% (38/62) | 51% (37/72) |
| Second Serve Points Won | 55% (6/11) | 56% (5/9) |
| First Return Points Won | 49% (35/72) | 39% (24/62) |
| Second Return Points Won | 44% (4/9) | 45% (5/11) |
| Service Games Played | 10 | 11 |
| Return Games Played | 11 | 10 |
Key Factors in Victory
While the overall statistics reflect a competitive match, Sanchez and Josemaria’s superior efficiency on serve proved crucial, winning 60% of their service points compared to 52% for Salazar and Virseda. Their return game was also more effective, converting 48% of return points against 40% for their opponents.
The match featured high-quality exchanges throughout, with both pairs demonstrating the skills that have established them among the elite of women’s padel. Sanchez and Josemaria’s ability to win the key points was evident in their 6-point winning streak, which helped them secure the first set and build momentum.
The second set saw Salazar and Virseda raise their level significantly, pushing the favorites to a tiebreak before Sanchez and Josemaria’s experience and composure allowed them to close out the match without requiring a deciding set.
Path to the Final
With this victory, Sanchez and Josemaria advance to the semifinals where they will face Marta Ortega and Sofia Araujo, who earlier defeated Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen 6-1, 6-3 in their quarterfinal match.
The semifinal will take place on Cancha Estadio, following the other women’s semifinal between Aranza Osoro/Jessica Castello and Gemma Triay/Delfina Brea. As the tournament reaches its decisive stages, Sanchez and Josemaria remain firmly on course in their pursuit of the 2025 Premier Padel P2 Cancun title.
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