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RODRIGO VÁZQUEZ
Updated
After the World Cup there is no time to recover and professional padel faces another tournament of utmost importance such as the P1 in Dubai. However, Wednesday’s day did not stand out for sports, but rather due to complaints from players regarding the conditions in which the test is being held.
It is a tournament outdooroutdoors, under the hot sun of the Arab Emirates. The heat is evident and the first to raise their voices were Juan Cruz Belluati and Ramiro Moyano. After beating Paquito Navarro and Pablo Cardona in the round of 32, They took advantage of the interview at the foot of the track with Bárbara Vitantonio to show their protests.
The first to speak was Belluati, who was very critical: “It was a match in inhuman conditions. The prize of the match is that nothing happened to any of the four of us”. Far from giving a shot in the air, he clearly pointed out the culprits of this situation: “The organization is a 10, but I want to address the directors of Premier Padel and the FIP. “I hope he is ashamed to see how the players are coming in.”.
I find it shameful that they make us play with these temperatures
Ramiro Moyano
Then it was the turn of Ramiro Moyano, who continued in the same line as his teammate. “I’m happy for the victory and because nothing happened to any of the four of us”the Argentine setback began. “I find it shameful that they make us play with these temperatures. They want to compare themselves to tennis, but there are glasses here that raise the temperatures. The padel outdoor can’t be played. Only in some places, but with these temperatures it is impossible”said Moyano.
Finally, he left a very strong warning: “Until something serious happens, they won’t become aware. I hope they do something, because It is unhealthy for everyone. “For the referee, for the coach and not to mention the players.”.
Until something serious happens, they will not become aware.
Ramiro Moyano
The meeting between this couple and The world number five has been decided in three sets, with a 3-6/6-4/7-5 which has been a real challenge for the four of us. About 33º, a high percentage of humidity and a scorching sun that has made this match a true hell.
Premier Padel’s measures
After complaints, The circuit has decided to delay the time of all matches in search of temperatures dropping and conditions not being so complicated for professionals. The start of the afternoon matches, which was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. (Dubai time) has been postponed to 3:30 p.m.
The peak of heat is usually around 12:00 in the capital of the United Arab Emirates and from there it starts to get less hot. However, It does not drop below 30º until almost one in the morning. Added to the effect of the glass on the track that Ramiro was talking about, the result is very dangerous conditions to play paddle tennis
