Asuncion P2 padel: a controlled first round
The trap was real, but Martín Di Nenno and Momo González closed it with authoritatively. Facing Leonel “Tolito” Aguirre and Alex Arroyo for their entry into the main draw of theAsuncion P2, the Argentine and the Spaniard won in straight sets, 6/3 6/4 in 1h26. In a tournament scheduled from May 4 to 10 in Paraguay, played at the UENO COP Arena, this victory puts the Spanish-Argentinian pair in the right frame of mind.
The context, however, made this first-round match more intense than a simple opening match. Aguirre, an unpredictable player capable of pulling off a vibora or a feint out of nowhere, was back on the South American scene. Alongside him, Arroyo brought his power and volume to the smash. On the other side of the court, Di Nenno and González opted for a cooler response: less haste, a better reading of the zones in the middle and a constant presence in the important points.
This result also confirms the value of a duo looking to move forward with regularity in a period of movement on tour. If you’d like to find out more about the general context of the tournament, our presentation of the Asuncion Premier Padel P2 2026 already set out the stakes of this stage before Buenos Aires.
Controlling key points made all the difference
The difference was in the details. According to the match statistics released after the match, Di Nenno and Momo won eight match points and converted four of them, while Aguirre and Arroyo won just three. This ability to apply pressure on the return changed the dynamic: opposing games of serve rarely resembled comfort zones.
In the exchange, González brought his cover and quality of hand, while Di Nenno locked down many low trajectories. The pair also controlled the tempo better after the bandeja, forcing Arroyo to play several finishes in poor conditions. The Valencian had sequences of power, but several smashes and viboras came to die in the net, offering free points to a team that didn’t ask for so many.
As for Tolito, he did have a few flashes of inspiration: change of pace, short touch, cross acceleration. But these inspirations were not enough to compensate for errors of decision, particularly on balls through the middle, where coordination with Arroyo sometimes lacked clarity. In contrast, the Di Nenno/González block looked clearer, more patient and more solid at the end of games.
A round of 16 against Alonso and Goñi
The second set briefly rekindled the suspense. Trailing 2-5, Aguirre and Arroyo retrieved a break to pull within 4-5. But this late reaction wasn’t enough. Di Nenno and Momo quickly closed the door, without letting the match turn into a more emotional sequence, a court where Tolito can become dangerous.
The next match promises to be interesting: the winners will meet Eduardo Alonso and Aimar Goñi, who defeatedAlejandro Ruiz and Juanlu Esbri by the same score, 6/3 6/4. A round of 16 with a different tactics: Alonso and Goñi offer more verticality, lots of impact and an energy that can raise the temperature of the match. For Di Nenno and Momo, the goal will be clear: maintain the same discipline, protect the middle and continue to convert break points.
To remember:
- Di Nenno and Momo González beat Tolito Aguirre and Alex Arroyo 6/3 6/4.
- The winning pair managed the break points and center zones better.
- Aguirre and Arroyo leave Asuncion P2 in the first round.
- Next test: Alonso / Goñi in the round of 16.
