The Brussels P2 championship concluded after a week of thrilling competition, with the Belgian crowd passionately filling the stands from the first round. The event wrapped up with the world’s top-ranked pairs emerging victorious in their respective categories.
Ari Sanchez and Paula Josemaria, ranked number one, claimed the women’s title after a long-awaited win. They had not won a title since February 17, but in Brussels, they faced a familiar challenge: the Spanish-Argentine duo Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea. With the season’s stakes high, Sanchez and Josemaria sought to end Triay and Brea’s dominant streak, which had seen them win four titles and remain undefeated in head-to-head matchups this season.
Despite their opponents’ strong form, Sanchez and Josemaria delivered a commanding performance. The match was not just about points or prize money but about proving themselves after criticisms of inconsistency early in the season. In a dominant 6-2, 6-4 win, they sent a clear message to their rivals and solidified their confidence going into the break.
In the men’s final, the top two ranked pairs also squared off. The match was marked by a series of errors and a slower pace than expected. Initially, Chingotto and Galan were in control, winning the first set 6-2. Coello and Tapia, on the other hand, seemed off their game.
However, everything shifted when the score reached 3-3 in the second set. The number ones broke serve and started to find their rhythm. A 6-4 win in the second set leveled the match, and from there, Agustin Tapia, who had been quiet until then, exploded into action. Tapia’s extraordinary shots and impossible recoveries dazzled the crowd, while his partner, Arturo Coello, provided steady support.
With Tapia taking charge and Coello holding the fort, the top-ranked pair dominated the final set, closing out the match 6-1. The victory marked a perfect return to form for Coello and Tapia, with Tapia showcasing his genius on the court.
The Brussels P2 was an emotional and thrilling event, leaving the champions in high spirits as they head into the break.
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