title to number 1 seeded Rubio-Lijo and Perez-Martinez

Gonzalo Rubio and Pablo Lijo among the men, and Agueda Perez and Patri Martinez were the number 1 seed at the FIP Rise in Alcalá de Guadaíra (Spain) and respected the predictions. In the men’s final, Rubio/Lijo overcame Mario Del Castillo and Nacho Vilariño (3) 6-3 3-6 6-1. “It was a special tournament, where I was lucky to have Pablo Mozo on our bench, the person who gave me the pala for the first time when I was 7 years old and taught me so many things – Rubio said –. The thanks and everything I deserve will never be enough”. “We are very happy with the result and the good feelings for the next tournaments – Lijo added –. We are ready for P1 in Dubai and the last tournaments of the season”.

In the women’s final, Perez/Martinez took advantage of the withdrawal of Nati Lopez Diaz and Lucia Garcia (4) when the score was 7-6 1-0 in favour of the number 1 seed. “It was a crazy week – explained Perez – but it ended in the worst way. I wish Lucia a speedy recovery”. “After winning four matches we took the title – added Martinez –. Now we are focused on the next tournaments. Take courage Lucia, recover soon”.