Martin Di Nenno and Momo González came through the first round of the Brussels P2 with authoritatively. Their 6-3 6-2 victory over Pablo Lijó and Pablo García Rodrigo was not just down to a favorable scoreboard: it was also based on a clear statistical superiority in the two key areas of modern padel, the serve and the return of serve.
Why Di Nenno and Momo González made the difference in Brussels
The first figure to recap their match is simple: 62 points won out of 109, i.e. 57% of exchanges won, against 47 points and 43% for Lijó and García Rodrigo. In a match completed in straight sets, this gap shows a real grip, without the need for a reversed scenario or an exceptional money time.
The basis of this victory lies first and foremost in their service games. Di Nenno and González won 66% of their points from behind the net (33 out of 50), against just 51% for their opponents (30 out of 59). In a match in which neither side scored an ace or committed a double fault, this means that the difference was not made on free shots, but on the quality of the first exchange after the serve, diagonal control and the ability to take the net in the right conditions.
The returning points then shifted the balance of power even more clearly. The winning pair won 49% of their returning points, against 34% for Lijó and García Rodrigo. The details are even more telling: 50% of points won on the opponent’s first ball, then 43% on the second. On the other hand, the losers were 38% on their first ball and 12% on their second. This is probably where the match deepened the most: Di Nenno and Momo read the rallies very well, neutralized the opponent’s start, then imposed their rhythm in the exchange.
A neat, tidy and already reassuring success
Another interesting indication: the best run of consecutive points was for Di Nenno and González, with six points in a row, against four for the Spanish duo. Once again, this reflects a more stable match on their part, with fewer air gaps and more sequences where they were able to lock in the tempo.
The score of 6-3 6-2 is an accurate reflection of the content. There’s nothing deceptive about this victory. It shows a pair that is more solid on their face-offs, more aggressive on their returns and more consistent in the key exchanges. Di Nenno brought his usual tactics, while Momo González provided cover, volume and quality in the intermediate zones.
For the first round of Premier Padel, the signal is good. Brussels starts with a clear foundation: a serious, structured duo capable of transforming their game dominance into numerical dominance. When a pair wins more points on serve, more points on return and controls the best runs of the match, there’s usually little room for doubt.
