Key Takeaways
- The Rotterdam Premier Padel P2 title went to Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero after they beat Bea Gonzalez and Paula Josemaria 6-4, 6-4 in 1 hour and 41 minutes.
- After winning Roland Garros, Sanchez and Ustero claimed a 2nd straight trophy and their 4th title of the season.
- Despite responding to early breaks in each set, Gonzalez and Josemaria failed to capitalize on their chances in the second set as their wait for a first title in 105 days continued.
Key breaks deliver a second straight title in the Netherlands
Ari Sanchez and Andrea Ustero followed their Roland Garros success and semifinal victory over the world number 1 pairing with another impressive run at the Rotterdam Premier Padel P2. The Catalan duo prevailed in the tight moments against Bea Gonzalez and Paula Josemaria, securing a 6-4, 6-4 win in 1 hour and 41 minutes. Gonzalez and Josemaria had entered the final seeking their first trophy in 105 days.
After an evenly balanced start to the opening set, Sanchez and Ustero earned the first break. Gonzalez and Josemaria immediately responded to make it 2-2, but the Catalan pair maintained the pressure on return. Another chance arrived in the seventh game, and Sanchez and Ustero broke for a 4-3 advantage before staying composed in the important exchanges to take the set 6-4.
Sanchez and Ustero resist late pressure at the Rotterdam Ahoy
The pattern continued in the second set, with Ángel Gonzalez’s squad breaking early before Claudio Gilardoni’s players hit straight back to level at 2-2. Gonzalez and Josemaria then improved as the set developed and created chances to take the lead for the first time, but Sanchez and Ustero resisted their surge.
Having survived that spell of pressure, Sanchez and Ustero made their move with a decisive break in the ninth game. They then served out the final confidently, sealing victory before a full crowd at the Rotterdam Ahoy.
Sanchez and Ustero have now won 4 titles this season, with the Rotterdam triumph giving them a 2nd consecutive championship after Roland Garros. The number 1 ranking remains some way off, but their current form ensures their biggest goals remain within reach for the rest of the campaign.
Rotterdam results, ranking, and form for Sanchez and Ustero
Together, Sanchez and Ustero own a 39-12 win-loss record in 2026. Their most recent match came on the 4th of October, when they captured the Rotterdam P2 2026 by beating Josemaria (world no.5) and Gonzalez (world no.3) 6-4 6-4 in the final.
Ranking, results, and Rotterdam campaign for Sanchez and Ustero
Sanchez and Ustero have compiled a 39-12 win-loss record as a team in 2026. On the 4th of October, they played their latest match and won the Rotterdam P2 2026, defeating Josemaria (world no.5) and Gonzalez (world no.3) 6-4 6-4 in the final.
