An unusual semifinal lineup at Dubai P1 after seeded pairs are knocked out in both draws
The Dubai P1 2026 is entering its decisive stages. The semifinals will take place on Saturday, November 14, bringing together the final four pairs in each draw to determine who will compete in Sunday’s finals. The Hamdan Sports Complex will host four matchups that promise plenty of excitement.
The women’s semifinals will open the day’s action, with the men’s matches getting underway from 4:00 p.m. Spanish time. The lineup features some of the sport’s biggest names alongside several surprise contenders who have fought their way into the closing stages of the tournament.
Dubai P1 2026 semifinal schedule
The Dubai P1 semifinals will begin at 4:00 p.m. local time (1:00 p.m. in Spain), with both women’s matches scheduled first. The evening session, featuring the men’s semifinals, is scheduled to begin no earlier than 7:00 p.m. local time (4:00 p.m. in Spain).
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Claudia Jensen / Tamara Icardo vs. Claudia Fernández / Martina Calvo
The day opens with a matchup that has plenty of storylines. Claudia Jensen and Tamara Icardo arrive after pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the quarterfinals, eliminating Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea, one of the circuit’s most dominant pairs. They now face Claudia Fernández and Martina Calvo, who have also shown they can compete at the highest level.
The Spanish pair will look to draw on their experience and consistency to reach another final, but they will be up against two players riding high on confidence.
Ari Sánchez / Andrea Ustero vs. Paula Josemaría / Bea González
The second women’s semifinal features one of the day’s most anticipated matchups. Ari Sánchez and Andrea Ustero will have to overcome Paula Josemaría and Bea González to secure their place in the final. Both pairs have tremendous talent and know what it takes to compete for major titles. Sánchez and Ustero will look to dictate play and maintain their consistency, while Josemaría and González will aim to make the most of their power and attacking ability.
It promises to be a demanding contest and could provide one of Saturday’s highlights.
Flavio Abbate / Franco Dal Bianco vs. Leo Augsburger / Juan Lebrón
The men’s semifinals begin with one of the tournament’s surprise pairs facing a duo with serious title ambitions. Flavio Abbate and Franco Dal Bianco have enjoyed an outstanding run in Dubai, securing their place in the semifinals by defeating Momo González and Lucas Campagnolo in the quarterfinals. They now face a formidable challenge against Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger, who eliminated Juan Tello and Maxi Arce.
The Italian-Argentine duo will look to keep their remarkable run alive, while Lebrón and Augsburger will aim to strengthen their claim as title contenders.
Tino Libaak / Gonzalo Alfonso vs. Juani de Pascual / Javi Garrido
The final semifinal of the day brings together two pairs who have made the most of their opportunities at Dubai P1. Tino Libaak and Gonzalo Alfonso booked their place by defeating Jairo Bautista and Lucas Bergamini, while Juani de Pascual and Javi Garrido delivered one of the biggest shocks of the quarterfinals by eliminating Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz. Both pairs will be looking to seize their chance to reach a Premier Padel final, with the matchup guaranteeing a finalist who was not among the leading favorites at the start of the tournament.
Where to watch the Dubai P1 2026 semifinals
Fans in Spain can watch the Dubai P1 2026 semifinals live and free on Red Bull TV. Coverage will also be available on Movistar Plus+ sports channels.
Play begins at 1:00 p.m. Spanish time and will continue throughout the afternoon until the four pairs competing for the titles have been decided.
Sunday’s finals await
Following what promises to be an exciting day of semifinals, the Dubai P1 2026 finalists will be confirmed on Saturday. The titles will be decided on Sunday, November 15, with the women’s final scheduled for 3:00 p.m. and the men’s final no earlier than 5:00 p.m., both in Spanish time.
Four matches stand between the remaining contenders and a place in the finals. Who will take that final step?
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