Newgiza P2: Monday main-draw schedule

The Newgiza Premier Padel P2 moves into tournament week — with an unusually slim opening slate. For Monday, April 13, the main draw is scheduled to begin, but instead of a long marathon day, only four matches are on the agenda. That makes the spotlight fall not only on the first round of the main draw, but also on the handover from qualification into the main competition.

An opening day with a short agenda

The tournament plan places the first main-draw ball expressly after the final qualifying matches have finished. That is why the start time for the main-draw encounters is set to “not before 4 p.m.” For players, teams and fans, it means the early part of the day belongs to qualification, while the main-draw pairs switch into match mode later in the afternoon. This time staggering shapes the character of the first day.

From a sporting perspective, Monday is designed as a ramp-up: find rhythm, test conditions, and adapt to how the glass and the surface play in Newgiza at different times of day. Whoever quickly finds the right depth on lobs and the right pace on bandejas gains an early edge in a tight P2 field. At the same time, a compact schedule leaves more room for tactical fine-tuning and recovery.

Eyes on qualification: French hopefuls

Alongside the short main-draw list, qualification remains a sporting focal point. In particular, the French pair Bergeron / Fonteny are still in contention according to the schedule. For qualifiers, Monday can be a double challenge: first you have to secure the ticket to the main draw, then a seeded team often awaits in the days that follow. Every service game matters, and a brief dip can be enough to end the run.

Four matches, three courts: Monday’s pairings

The order of play spreads the four encounters across several courts. That creates different frameworks: a central-arena atmosphere with more crowd and lighting, plus side courts where acoustics and sightlines play differently. Especially in first appearances of new pairings, these details matter because coordination and communication are not yet fully automated.

Pista Central – Khufu

• José Jiménez / Javi García vs Momo González / Martín Di Nenno
• Mohamed El Garhy / Mohamed Aboulkassem vs Aimar Goñi / Enrique Goenaga

On the center court, the day opens with a matchup that carries real sporting intrigue: José Jiménez and Javi García step out as a new partnership and immediately face a demanding opponent. Momo González and Martín Di Nenno bring experience, side-out stability and the ability to create pace from seemingly neutral rallies. For a freshly formed duo, it is a tough benchmark — and at the same time a chance to make an instant statement.

Also on the center stage is Mohamed El Garhy / Mohamed Aboulkassem versus Aimar Goñi / Enrique Goenaga. It is the kind of P2 contest where every point has to be treated as an opportunity: an early break, decisive follow-ups at the net and a brave return game can tilt the momentum quickly. On a first day when many routines are still being found, the better error control in long rallies often makes the difference.

Pista 1 – Khafraa

• Javi Barahona / Gonza Alfonso vs Jairo Bautista / Teo Zapata

On Pista 1, attention turns to the opening performance of Barahona / Alfonso. New pairings need a clear division of roles early: who takes charge in the transition with bandeja sequences, who sets angles with viboras, and how consistently is the middle closed? Against Bautista / Zapata, it will be about stabilizing patterns quickly and not donating too many free balls that get punished right away.

Pista 2 – Menkaure

• Íñigo Jofre / David Gala vs José Antonio Diestro / Maxi Sánchez Blasco

On Pista 2, Jofre / Gala against Diestro / Maxi Sánchez Blasco is a matchup with plenty for tactic-minded fans. Maxi Sánchez Blasco is known for varying tempo and reading rallies, while Diestro often looks for the aggressive net line in many situations. For the other side, controlling the depth of the lob, using the glass cleanly and switching from defense to attack at the right moment will be decisive.

A transition day — and still important

That only four main-draw matches are scheduled does not make Monday less relevant. Quite the opposite: the first impressions of conditions, bounce and wind are valuable, especially for teams that will play multiple times on different courts over the next days. Whoever finds solutions quickly saves energy in later rounds — and can focus on the decisive details: return quality, second serves under pressure, and coordination in the handover between baseline and net.

At the same time, the schedule signals that intensity will rise clearly in the coming days. Once more main-draw teams enter and seeded pairs meet the first winners, matches become tighter, rallies heavier and tactical adjustments more important. Monday is the calm moment before the peak.

How to follow the matches

If you want to watch the Newgiza opening live, the broadcasts are listed on Premier Padel’s official YouTube channel. In addition, the order of play is available as a PDF to keep track of start times, court assignments and potential shifts — especially important because the main-draw start is linked to the end of qualification.