The Dubai P1 2026 quarterfinals produce major upsets as Triay-Brea and Stupaczuk-Sanz are eliminated
The Dubai P1 2026 quarterfinals delivered a day full of surprises and unexpected results. The Premier Padel tournament now knows its semifinalists following a Friday in which several of the leading title contenders were eliminated from the competition.
The biggest news in the women’s draw was the elimination of Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea at the hands of Claudia Jensen and Tamara Icardo, while in the men’s draw, Javi Garrido and Juani de Pascual produced another major upset by defeating Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz.
Meanwhile, Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger overcame Juan Tello and Maxi Arce, while Flavio Abbate-Franco Dal Bianco and Tino Libaak-Gonza Alfonso complete an unusual men’s semifinal lineup.
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Jensen and Icardo eliminate the world number ones
The day began with one of the biggest surprises of the tournament.
Claudia Jensen and Tamara Icardo defeated Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, securing an impressive victory against the top seeds.
The Spanish-Argentinian pair took the lead, although Gemma and Delfi responded in the second set to force a deciding third.
However, Jensen and Icardo regained control in the final set, securing their place in the semifinals with a commanding 6-1 victory.
Triay and Brea’s defeat adds even more excitement to the battle for the women’s number one ranking in the final stretch of the season.
Garrido and De Pascual stun Stupa-Sanz in another major upset
If there is one pair making the most of the opportunities in the men’s draw, it is Javi Garrido and Juani de Pascual.
After eliminating Mike Yanguas and Coki Nieto in the round of 16, the 14th seeds produced another surprise by defeating Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz 6-1, 7-5.
Garrido and De Pascual dominated the opening set and successfully navigated a much tighter second set to secure their place in the semifinals.
Another victory that confirms their excellent form in Dubai, where they have already eliminated two of the leading pairs on the circuit.
Their next challenge will be against Tino Libaak and Gonza Alfonso, with a place in the final at stake.
Lebrón and Augsburger overcome Tello and Arce
Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger remain firmly on course in their pursuit of the Dubai P1 title.
The Spanish-Argentinian pair defeated Juan Tello and Maxi Arce 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 in one of the most exciting quarterfinal matchups.
Tello and Arce levelled the match after losing the opening set, but Lebrón and Augsburger regained control in the third to secure their qualification.
Following the numerous eliminations and withdrawals in the men’s draw, the second seeds are the only pair from the original top eight still in contention.
Abbate and Dal Bianco, the surprise package of the Dubai P1
Another of the tournament’s biggest stories features Flavio Abbate and Franco Dal Bianco.
The Italian-Argentinian pair eliminated Momo González and Lucas Campagnolo 7-6, 3-6, 6-2, extending their remarkable run in Dubai.
After defeating Manu Aragón and Albert Roglán in the round of 16, Abbate and Dal Bianco knocked out the seventh seeds to reach the last four of the tournament.
They now face their biggest challenge: taking on Lebrón and Augsburger for a place in the final.
Libaak and Gonza Alfonso complete a comeback and dream of the final
Tino Libaak and Gonza Alfonso also secured their place in the semifinals after producing a comeback against Jairo Bautista and Lucas Bergamini.
The Argentinians won 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 in a match that was ultimately decided by a third-set tiebreak.
The Argentinian pair now has a great opportunity to reach a P1 final, although they will have to overcome an in-form Garrido-De Pascual pairing following their recent victories.
Ari-Ustero, Paula-Bea and Claudia-Martina deliver in the women’s draw
Aside from the elimination of Triay and Brea, the other three leading contenders in the women’s draw successfully advanced.
Paula Josemaría and Bea González defeated Marina Guinart and Alejandra Alonso with a convincing 6-3, 6-1 victory.
Meanwhile, Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero ended the run of Jimena Velasco and Raquel Eugenio with a 6-2, 6-3 win.
The two pairs will meet in the semifinals in one of the tournament’s most eagerly anticipated matches.
Finally, Claudia Fernández and Martina Calvo defeated Lorena Rufo and Victoria Iglesias 7-6, 6-4, securing their qualification to face Jensen and Icardo.
All Dubai P1 quarterfinal results
Men’s draw
| Winning pair | Eliminated pair | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lebrón / Augsburger | Tello / Arce | 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 |
| Garrido / De Pascual | Stupaczuk / Jon Sanz | 6-1, 7-5 |
| Libaak / Alfonso | Bautista / Bergamini | 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 |
| Abbate / Dal Bianco | Momo / Campagnolo | 7-6, 3-6, 6-2 |
Women’s draw
| Winning pair | Eliminated pair | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jensen / Icardo | Triay / Brea | 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 |
| Josemaría / González | Guinart / Alonso | 6-3, 6-1 |
| Sánchez / Ustero | Velasco / Eugenio | 6-2, 6-3 |
| Fernández / Calvo | Rufo / Iglesias | 7-6, 6-4 |
Dubai P1 2026 semifinal matchups
The tournament’s four semifinals will take place on Saturday, November 14.
| Category | Matchup |
|---|---|
| Women’s | Jensen / Icardo vs Fernández / Calvo |
| Women’s | Sánchez / Ustero vs Josemaría / González |
| Men’s | Abbate / Dal Bianco vs Lebrón / Augsburger |
| Men’s | Libaak / Alfonso vs Garrido / De Pascual |
With several of the leading contenders eliminated and some unfamiliar pairs reaching these stages, the Dubai P1 is preparing for a wide-open finish full of opportunities.
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