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Calvo and Fernandez Stun Triay and Brea, Reach Paris Major Women's Final
Martina Calvo and Claudia Fernandez knocked out the world's top-ranked pair to set up a Paris Major title match against Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero.
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Calvo and Fernandez Stun Triay and Brea, Reach Paris Major Women's Final
Martina Calvo and Claudia Fernandez knocked out top-ranked Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea 6-4, 6-2 in the Paris Major semifinals, booking a spot in Sunday's final against Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero at Roland Garros.
An Upset Over the World No. 1s
Triay and Brea have held the top spot in the FIP world rankings for most of the past year and arrived in Paris as the top seeds. Calvo and Fernandez broke that run in straight sets, closing out the semifinal without needing a third.
Sanchez and Ustero Battle Through Three Sets
In the other half of the draw, Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero needed three sets to get past Marta Ortega and Sofia Araujo, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-1. Ortega and Araujo had themselves upset Paula Josemaria and Bea Gonzalez in the quarterfinals.
Final Set for Roland Garros
The women's final is scheduled for 14:00 in Spain (9:00 a.m. in Argentina) on Sunday at Roland Garros, ahead of the men's final between Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia against Ale Galan and Fede Chingotto later in the day. A win for Calvo and Fernandez would hand them the biggest title of their partnership.
FAQ
When is the Paris Major women's final?
The final is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, at 14:00 in Spain (9:00 a.m. in Argentina) at Roland Garros in Paris.
What was the score when Calvo and Fernandez beat Triay and Brea?
Calvo and Fernandez won 6-4, 6-2 over the top-ranked Triay and Brea in the semifinal.
Who do Sanchez and Ustero face in the final?
They face Martina Calvo and Claudia Fernandez, who upset the top seeds in the other semifinal, 6-4, 6-2.
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