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00:00This is our first semi-final of the day. It's our top siege, Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea.

00:16This semi-final on centre court in the Arena Q8.

00:21Q8, this week's world capital of paddle. There is the trophy that our players will win.

00:28When they take home the title of world champions, a title that they will hold for two years until the next edition.

00:36In 6-2, 6-3 against Barrera and Velasco. But this is who they are facing.

00:44Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea. They've conceded only seven games in their two matches since playing here in Q8.

00:54In their round of 16 debut match, they won 6-2, 6-2 against Goenaga.

01:00In the fifth World Cup pair semi-final, it will be Delfina Brea to serve.

01:06A couple of them.

01:43Two, three.

01:59Ustero tries to go through the legs.

02:03But into the net.

02:04And it's a good start for the top seeds.

02:09Who, before coming into Kuwait, had a little bit of a break in their schedule.

02:13He is such a good communicator about the mental side of the game.

02:18He's not really giving them too many points to change.

02:22Just a little bit about how they approach playing against Araujo.

02:27Talking about utilizing a deep cross.

02:34And just being aware of her volley at the net.

02:39And finding a couple more opportunities for Delphi Brea to come in and show us her fantastic attacking Vibora.

02:47But aside from that, very positive from Ovidio, who is calm.

02:54As we said, there's always a lot of focus on the mental side.

02:57He knows that Trea and Brea have got the skill set to win this game.

03:03But it is as much skill and tactics as it is mental at this stage as in tournaments.

03:10But what a shot from Andreu Ustero.

03:14First, the defense at the back of the court.

03:17Who then watches this and saves.

03:18What a shot from Andreu Ustero.

03:48Great work at the net from Sofia Araujo.

03:52Who's just eased into this.

03:53Looks a lot more confident.

03:55But in comes the attack from Triay.

03:59And they lead four games to one.

04:06In a very, very dominant performance so far from...

04:14Better on the serve from Ustero.

04:16As she now comes in, they've won the net.

04:20They've got Triay at the back of the court.

04:23Can they hold on?

04:24Beautiful at the net from Araujo.

04:29They hold on.

04:31They wait for the moment where the ball is at that perfect height.

04:34Cross, she comes with the Vibora.

04:36The firepower from Araujo.

04:41Right into the corner, though, from Gemma Triay, they get a break.

05:08And in a speedy first set so far, the top seeds lead five games to one.

05:18With 4,700 people seating capacity.

05:21A top-class entertainment venue here in Kuwait.

05:27One of the most important venues in the country.

05:30Not just for sport, for all kinds of entertainment.

05:34And it's everything you'd want in an arena here for a tournament like this.

05:40There's a fan zone.

05:41There is food, drink.

05:46All kinds of entertainment.

05:49And just across...

05:50Oh, very short walk away.

05:52In fact, the Rafa Nadal Academy courts, where we've been playing as well.

05:55Different matches in the tournament throughout the week.

05:58At the start, of course, in the round of 64, playing across four different courts.

06:02Now we're down to just one today.

06:05Have to play with a player of the same nationality.

06:09And so, majority of the pairs are as they have been throughout the year.

06:14And that's what distinguishes it from other World Cup competitions.

06:28It's not a nation-based or a team-based tournament.

06:31It is all about your pair.

06:32But you still get that world champion title.

06:35But what a cross-court from Araujo.

06:44Look at that angle from the player from Lisbon.

06:51Second breakpoint chance for the fourth seats.

07:14You can hear the constant communication from Giammatriai telling Delphi Bray

07:27exactly where the opponents are on the court, where the gaps are to exploit.

07:33Just telling her there, dos arriba, that they're both up at the net.

07:37That they're both up at the net from Araujo.

07:44A three-eye and Bray were patient, they held on, and they saved the break.

07:49They held on, and they saved the break.

07:58Oh, my.

08:03Oh, my.

08:04Oh, my.

08:06Oh, my.

08:15Great use of the serve from Araujo.

08:17It's slow.

08:18Delphi Bray has to play it high.

08:20She comes in straight away at the net to execute the winner,

08:24and they have another game point.

08:36Well watched by Araujo in the corner.

08:49And picked up by Ostero at the back of the court.

08:51But fired by Delfin Abrea down into the corner.

09:04And what is a long third game in this second set.

09:11With a slow clap from the crowd.

09:16It's a lack of consistency in the game.

09:17Ostero Araujo at the minute that is allowing Triay and Brea the second chances at breaks.

09:36Well, watched by Brea in the corner.

09:38Araujo is now right up at the net.

09:39They're coming in for the attack.

09:40Out of the court.

09:42For the Portres.

09:43And although Gemma Triay runs out, she can't quite get there.

09:49And we are back at Deuce.

09:51She's almost there Gemma Triay.

09:56It's great anticipation.

09:59But a fantastic Portres out the side.

10:01The three meters high from Sofia Araujo.

10:03And there is every danger of the opposition getting there at the net.

10:07Just as Araujo just did.

10:21Another break chance from Ostero Araujo.

10:42They got the break at 1-1.

10:45And they consolidated it on their serve 2-1.

10:48This would be a big momentum shift in this match.

11:08Smash Mariujo picked up by Delphi Brea.

11:10Arujo says if you want to go for it to Ostero.

11:20It's out from Delphi Brea.

11:24And what a shift in momentum in this second set as Ostero Araujo get another break and lead three games to one.

11:34Andrea and Brea struggling to find the gaps for the winners in this second set.

11:48Triay gets there at the back of the court.

11:58She's switched sides with Brea.

12:00And lifts it up to try and regain back some control.

12:04Out from Araujo.

12:08Game point the Trio Hebrea at 40-15.

12:13And there's always that sense of nerves when the players switch sides.

12:18Yes, they'll do some training on the opposite side.

12:21But the majority will be how they play their best on their side of the court.

12:2630 all.

12:46Great defense by Arujo in this left-hand corner.

12:49She's just holding on.

12:54Tries to go for the out of the court again.

12:56Doesn't quite get there.

12:57Very down the middle by Ostero.

12:59Now forced back into the corner.

13:10And what a winner from Gemma Triay.

13:14As the tension was building, they kept their nerve.

13:20Great point for the top seeds.

13:48Well watched round by Delphi.

13:53But that's a great shot from Araujo.

13:57There is so much pace on it.

14:07But the bounce off the glass is so quick.

14:14There is so much pace on it.

14:32Popped out of the court by Delphina Aurea.

14:37is the comeback on here for the top seeds as in very casual fashion calm cool

14:49collected delphi brea pops it out the court for the poor days and she says

14:53there who no mass one more point that's what they're looking for but

15:03an excellent attack up at the net they lead 6-5 now triay takes her time a deep breath on the serve

15:13and who gets the response it's a weird bounce but picked up by triay

15:35and in comes the smash from gemma triay to finish the point

15:44game point to take this to a second set tie break the number one seeds have come back from being

15:53down four games to one they then got another break but since then with two breaks each

15:58a real show is on the floor as she tries to go for that out of the court play

16:14we hope she's okay she just trips trying to get to that ball

16:19catches herself on the net as she comes through that looks pretty painful

16:27and who's just back out onto the court

16:40a little chop shop maruja now she comes in with the big smash

16:51but gemma triay can get on it at the net

16:53in comes triay she threads it down the middle

16:56Ustero gets there though

16:58what a defense from Ustero Arrujo on this point

17:03they are fighting to stay in this match

17:07but it's out from Arrujo on the return and in a second set dramatic tie break it is game set and match

17:34the gemma triay and delphina rea the number one seeds 6-1 7-6 a game of two completely different halves

17:46and eventually the top seeds prevail the two best players in the fit world ranking struggle through that second set

17:58and come out on top what a performance what a comeback from Ustero Arrujo in that second set

18:06they had two set points in that tie break they couldn't take them

18:13and it is gemma triay and delphi rea who get through to the fifth world cup pairs final tomorrow

18:23and are a step closer to being crowned world champions in kuwait

18:29here is the match points

18:32it was an excellent series of points defended by Ustero and Arrujo

18:43they held on

18:46and that is so unlucky

18:49by Arrujo

18:51who tried her best defending in that corner

18:55but this is what it means the triay and rea there is no expectation they will make it through to a final

19:01they dominated the first set in what looked like it would be a pretty quick semi-final

19:07but in one hour 46 minutes

19:13after a long grueling second set

19:21though it looked like Ustero Arrujo might be able to do it might be able to take it to a third

19:26in a tie break it is triay and rea who come out on top

19:31and prove why they are two of the best players in the world

19:37why they are the top seeds

19:39and our first women's finalists confirmed

19:43in the fifth world cup pairs in kuwait

19:46that is what it means

19:48an embrace with their families

19:50and secured their place

19:57in the final

19:58and in with a chance of being crowned the first

20:03fifth world cup pairs

20:05champions tomorrow

20:06we will hear from gematria and delphi brea court side

20:10and star god

20:17and star again

FIP World Cup Pairs 2025 Women's Semi Final 1 HIGHLIGHTS | 11/08/2025 | beIN SPORTS USA

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