Marta Ortega and Sofia Araujo delivered a clinical performance in their quarterfinal match at the 2025 Premier Padel P2 tournament in Cancun, dispatching Tamara Icardo and Claudia Jensen with a convincing 6-1, 6-3 victory on Cancha Coca Cola.
The third-seeded Spanish-Portuguese pair demonstrated their championship credentials throughout the contest, controlling play from start to finish and never allowing their opponents to gain any meaningful momentum.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Jensen/Icardo | Ortega/Araujo |
|---|---|---|
| Total Points Won | 42% (48/114) | 58% (66/114) |
| Total Serve Points Won | 52% (30/58) | 68% (38/56) |
| Total Return Points Won | 32% (18/56) | 48% (28/58) |
| Longest Points Won Streak | 4 | 7 |
| First Serve Points Won | 50% (26/52) | 66% (33/50) |
| Second Serve Points Won | 67% (4/6) | 83% (5/6) |
| First Return Points Won | 34% (17/50) | 50% (26/52) |
| Second Return Points Won | 17% (1/6) | 33% (2/6) |
| Aces | 1 | 0 |
| Service Games Played | 8 | 8 |
| Return Games Played | 8 | 8 |
Key Factors in Victory
Ortega and Araujo’s dominance was evident across all facets of the game, but particularly impressive was their service performance, winning 68% of service points compared to 52% for Icardo and Jensen. This efficiency on serve provided a solid foundation for their victory.
Their return game was equally formidable, winning 48% of return points while their opponents managed just 32%. This comprehensive control allowed Ortega and Araujo to build a 7-point winning streak during the match, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback from Icardo and Jensen.
The statistics highlight the one-sided nature of the contest, with Ortega and Araujo converting 50% of their first return points compared to just 34% for their opponents. Even more telling was the disparity in second return points, where Ortega and Araujo won 33% while Icardo and Jensen managed only 17%.
Path to the Final
With this commanding quarterfinal victory, Ortega and Araujo advance to the semifinals where they will face top seeds Ariana Sanchez and Paula Josemaria, who earlier defeated Alejandra Salazar and Claudia Virseda 6-3, 7-6 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, Ortega and Araujo have established themselves as serious contenders with this impressive quarterfinal display.
The upcoming semifinal against Sanchez and Josemaria promises to be a high-quality encounter between two of the most formidable pairs in women’s padel, with a place in the 2025 Premier Padel P2 Cancun final at stake.
