First surprise in Sweden – the new couple eliminates top pair

The newly formed pairing of Teo Zapata and Miguel Semmler knock out Maxi Sanchez and Lucho Capra, causing the first big surprise of the WPT Swedish Open.

Spaniards Teo Zapata and Miguel Semmler - ranked 30 -  have caused the first big surprise of the tournament by eliminating the number 8 seeded couple, Maxi Sanchez and Luciano Capra, in the first round.

The Argentinians - who had just had an excellent tournament in Cascais where they were eliminated in the semis by Galan/Lebron - were outclassed by the Spanish pair, who after a match lasting over two and a half hours won 7/5 5/7 and 6/4.

Semmler and Zapata are making their debut as a couple in Sweden - they announced their partnership only a few days ago - started in the qualifying rounds and made it through to the final draw, where they already achieved a great result in their first appearance together.