World number ones nearly eliminated – secure final spot after dramatic match

World number ones Ariana Sanchez and Paula Josemaria advanced to another final, but it was far from the easy match many had expected. After a strong start, winning the first set, Veronica Virseda and Aranzazu Osoro fought back and came close to causing a major upset.

Ariana Sanchez and Paula Josemaria opened the semifinal with a solid performance, taking the first set 6-2. At that point, it seemed like the world number ones would reach the final without much trouble. However, Virseda and Osoro didn’t give up, responding strongly in the second set. They managed to win it 6-3, forcing a decisive third set.

In the final set, the match was even, with both pairs holding serve until 2-2. At that point, Virseda and Osoro were close to breaking and taking control, but instead, Sanchez and Josemaria secured the break and went up 4-2. From there, they maintained their advantage and eventually secured the victory.

The final score was 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.

With their place in tomorrow’s final secured, the world number ones now face a new challenge. For the first time, they will meet the temporary pairing of Delfi Brea and Andrea Ustero, who have impressed on their journey to the final.