As the race toward the PPL City’s Cup heats up, ten teams are vying for eight coveted playoff spots in a high-stakes week of padel action. From June 19 to 22, the intensity on court has surged, with each match bringing teams closer to the single-elimination showdown slated for October.
In a tightly contested matchup between Miami Padel Club and the Toronto Polar Bears, the women’s doubles saw Jessica Castello and Virginia Riera bounce back after dropping the first set to take the win 4-6, 6-2, [10-7]. Their resilience turned the tide and earned vital points for Miami. The men’s doubles duo, Agustin Tapia and Eduardo Alonso, wasted no time asserting control, dispatching Mario Huete and Pincho Fernandez with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 performance.
Las Vegas Smash clashed with Cancun Waves in a battle that also delivered decisive moments. In the women’s fixture, Marta Ortega and Alejandra Alonso delivered consistent play to overcome Marina Lobo and Sofia Saiz 6-2, 6-4. Meanwhile, the men’s side featured a tightly contested second set, but Alex Ruiz and Franco Dal Bianco of Las Vegas held firm to edge out Gonzalo Alfonso and Javier Barahona 6-2, 7-5.
As the competition progresses, these early wins may prove crucial in determining who earns their place in the October playoff, where each match will bring teams one step closer to division and overall glory.
