# Triay and Brea headline the women's draw as Premier Padel makes its African debut in Pretoria

> The world No. 1 pair reach Pretoria as Malaga champions to top the entry list for the first Premier Padel event ever held in Africa.

Published: 2026-07-21T15:24:26.286Z
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Tags: premier-padel, pretoria-p1, womens-padel, triay-brea

## Match
- Tournament: Pretoria P1 2026
- Round: Women's draw preview
- Result: Triay / Brea vs the field; Gonzalez / Josemaria the chief rivals

Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea arrive in Pretoria as the world's No. 1 women's pair and the freshly crowned Malaga P1 champions, headlining the entry list for the first Premier Padel event ever staged in Africa.

The Pretoria P1 runs at the SunBet Arena inside Time Square from July 26 to August 2. Qualifying opens on the 26th, the main draw starts on the 27th, and the women's first round gets going on July 28. The final is set for August 2.

## Champions carrying momentum

Triay and Brea reach South Africa straight off a grueling win in Spain. They beat Bea Gonzalez and Paula Josemaria 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 in a Malaga final that ran past three hours, edging a third-set tie-break to take the title. It keeps them top of the FIP rankings and makes them the pair to beat on unfamiliar indoor Mondo courts.

## Gonzalez and Josemaria want the answer

Gonzalez and Josemaria won't have to wait long for another shot. The two teams have contested the season's biggest women's finals again and again, and the Spaniards will fancy their chances of turning that Malaga heartbreak around in Pretoria. Behind them, the chasing seeds fill out a 28-team draw made up of 23 direct entries, four qualifiers and one wild card.

For South African fans, it's a first live look at the women who rule the world game.

## FAQ
### When does the Pretoria P1 2026 women's draw start?
Qualifying begins on July 26, the women's first round is scheduled for July 28, and the final is set for August 2 at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria.

### Who are the top seeds in the women's draw?
Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea, the world No. 1 pair and reigning Malaga P1 champions, headline the entry list ahead of Bea Gonzalez and Paula Josemaria.

### Why does this tournament matter?
It's the first Premier Padel event ever held in South Africa and on the African continent, and it was upgraded to P1 status for its debut.

## Sources
- [Pretoria P1 2026 event page](https://www.padelfip.com/events/pretoria-p1-2026/) - Padel FIP
- [Premier Padel Pretoria P1 official site](https://www.sapremierpadel.co.za/) - Premier Padel Pretoria P1
- [Gemma Triay y Delfi Brea, campeonas del Malaga Premier Padel P1](https://www.infobae.com/espana/agencias/2026/07/19/gemma-triay-y-delfi-brea-campeonas-del-malaga-premier-padel-p1/) - Infobae
- [Gemma Triay y Delfi Brea conquistan Malaga tras una final de mas de tres horas](https://www.padelspain.net/padel-profesional/832399/gemma-triay-y-delfi-brea-conquistan-malaga-tras-una-final-de-mas-de-tres-horas/) - Padel Spain

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