8 March 2026
Fantasy Scores, Upsets & Semifinal Preview
7 March 2026
Fantasy Scores, Upsets & Semifinal Preview
The quarterfinals delivered drama, heartbreak, and a couple of genuine shocks. Edu Alonso's fairy-tale run is over, Lebrón/Augsburger were knocked out by the dark horses, and on the women's side Triay/Brea survived a first-set scare from 17-year-old Calvo Santamaría. Meanwhile, Josemaría/González pulled off the biggest women's upset of the tournament. The semifinal draw is set – and it's elite vs. elite from here on out.
The seeded pairs dominated. Tapia/Coello crushed Di Nenno/González, Galán/Chingotto dispatched Bergamini/Garrido with ease, and Yanguas/Stupaczuk ended Alonso/Tello's incredible upset run. The biggest surprise? Sanz/Nieto knocking out Lebrón/Augsburger in a tight two-setter.
Forget the big names – the dark horses delivered the best fantasy numbers. Sanz and Nieto's epic battle against Lebrón/Augsburger generated the most FP of any men's QF match.
| # | Player | FP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇸 Jon Sanz | 33.1 |
| 2 | 🇪🇸 Miguel Yanguas | 29.7 |
| 3 | 🇦🇷 Federico Chingotto | 29.5 |
| 4 | 🇦🇷 Franco Stupaczuk | 28.7 |
| 5 | 🇪🇸 Jorge Nieto | 27.5 |
33.1 FP to top the men's QF leaderboard. Sanz is having the tournament of his life – he eliminated Chozas/Libaak in the R16 and now he's knocked out Lebrón/Augsburger 7-5 7-6(2) in a match that lasted 1h 43min. Paired with Nieto (27.5 FP, 5th place), this duo combined for 60.6 FP. Three consecutive wins against progressively tougher opponents. The dark horse has become a legitimate contender.
Yanguas (29.7 FP) and Stupaczuk (28.7 FP) combined for 58.4 FP while ending Alonso/Tello's dream run 6-4 6-2. No drama, no three-setters – just a clean, professional dismantling. The higher seed prevailed, and now they face the ultimate test: Tapia/Coello in the SF.
🔻 Alonso/Tello's run ends. The R16 top scorer's fairy tale is over. Yanguas/Stupaczuk were simply too strong, winning 6-4 6-2. Alonso's tournament was phenomenal – upsetting Guerrero/Navarro, then Valenzuela/Martínez, then topping the R16 fantasy chart with 39.2 FP. But the QF was a step too far.
🔻 Lebrón/Augsburger eliminated by Sanz/Nieto. The R16's 4th and 5th highest scorers (61.6 combined FP) are gone. Sanz/Nieto won 7-5 7-6(2) in the longest men's QF match (1h 43min). From dark horse to giant killer – this pair has now beaten Chozas/Libaak AND Lebrón/Augsburger in consecutive rounds.
💨 Tapia/Coello make a statement. After being pushed to three sets in the R16, the world #1 pair responded with a 6-3 6-1 demolition of Di Nenno/González in just 54 minutes. That's the shortest match of the entire QF round. The message is clear: they're peaking at the right time.
✅ Galán/Chingotto cruise again. 6-2 6-1 over Bergamini/Garrido, exactly as predicted. Chingotto posted 29.5 FP – the 3rd highest men's score despite the match being a comfortable win. This pair is saving energy for the deep rounds.
⚠️ No Tapia or Coello in the Top 5. The world #1 pair won so easily (54 min, 6-3 6-1) that neither player generated enough fantasy points to crack the QF Top 5. Dominance doesn't always equal fantasy value – a reminder that competitive matches produce more FP.
One three-setter, one upset, and the favourites mostly surviving. Triay/Brea had to come from behind against Calvo/Ortega in a thriller, while Josemaría/González shocked Salazar/Alonso De Villa. The women's side continues to deliver the best stories of this tournament.
The women's QF leaderboard tells a familiar story: the best fantasy value came from competitive, high-quality matches – not blowouts.
| # | Player | FP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇰 Claudia Jensen | 35.4 |
| 2 | 🇪🇸 Tamara Icardo | 33.5 |
| 3 | 🇪🇸 Andrea Ustero | 29.8 |
| 4 | 🇪🇸 Beatriz González | 29.8 |
| 5 | 🇪🇸 Paula Josemaría | 28.7 |
35.4 FP to top the women's QF leaderboard. Jensen has been quietly excellent all tournament – she posted 29.0 FP in the R16 and now raised her game even further. Paired with Icardo (33.5 FP, 2nd place), this duo combined for 68.9 FP – the highest combined total of any pair in the entire QF round, men or women. They're peaking at exactly the right time heading into the SF.
Bea González (29.8 FP) and Josemaría (28.7 FP) combined for 58.5 FP while dismantling Salazar/Alonso De Villa 6-2 6-3 in just 1h 26min. This was the fastest women's QF and the scoreline made it look easy. Two former World #1 players in their new 2026 partnership are clicking at the perfect moment.
⚠️ Calvo/Ortega push Triay/Brea to three sets. The 17-year-old sensation took the first set 6-3 against the tournament favourites. Triay/Brea had to dig deep to recover, winning 6-4 6-4 in a marathon 2h 47min match – the longest of the entire QF round. Calvo's tournament is over, but her stock has never been higher.
🔻 Salazar/Alonso De Villa upset by Josemaría/González. 6-2 6-3. No drama, no fight-back. The veterans were simply outclassed. Josemaría and Bea González's partnership is building momentum at the business end of the tournament.
✅ Jensen/Icardo are the form pair. 68.9 combined FP in the QF. The highest combined score of the round. They've been building through every round, and their consistency is remarkable – Jensen went from 29.0 FP (R16) to 35.4 FP (QF).
✅ Ustero/Sánchez quietly advance. A professional 6-3 7-5 over Guinart/Virseda. Ustero posted 29.8 FP. As Riyadh P1 champions, they remain the baseline favourite for the title, even if other pairs are generating more headlines.
Women lead the fantasy charts – again: Jensen's 35.4 FP beats every single men's QF score. Sanz's men-best 33.1 FP would only rank 2nd on the women's leaderboard. For three consecutive rounds now, women's players have outscored men. Adjust your roster strategy accordingly.
Two blockbuster matches with contrasting styles. The top seeds face the tournament's biggest surprises.
Tapia/Coello demolished Di Nenno/González 6-3 6-1 in 54 minutes – their sharpest performance of the tournament. Yanguas/Stupaczuk ended Alonso/Tello's run with a clinical 6-4 6-2 and posted the 2nd and 4th highest men's QF FP scores (29.7 + 28.7 = 58.4 combined). On paper, Tapia/Coello are heavy favourites. But Yanguas/Stupaczuk haven't dropped a set since the R32 and their combined QF fantasy output was higher than Tapia/Coello's. If this goes to a tight match, the FP ceiling is enormous.
The story of the tournament continues. Sanz/Nieto have knocked out Chozas/Libaak (R16), then Lebrón/Augsburger (QF) – each opponent harder than the last. Sanz is the men's QF top scorer with 33.1 FP and Nieto added 27.5 FP. But Galán/Chingotto, the Riyadh P1 finalists, have coasted through this tournament without being tested – 2-0 in both R16 and QF. Chingotto (29.5 FP in QF) is in outstanding form. Can Sanz/Nieto pull off a third consecutive upset against the toughest opponent yet? The fantasy upside if this goes to three sets is massive.
The women's SF features the Riyadh P1 champions against the tournament's biggest upset story, and the QF's top-scoring pair against the undisputed #1 seed.
The QF's highest-scoring pair (Jensen/Icardo, 68.9 FP combined) vs the pair that just survived a 2h 47min three-set war. Jensen (35.4 FP) and Icardo (33.5 FP) are both peaking, while Triay/Brea will have had time to recover from their marathon against Calvo/Ortega. This has the highest fantasy ceiling of any SF match. Both pairs made the SF in Riyadh too – the form lines suggest a tight, high-quality encounter. Stack this match.
The Riyadh P1 champions face the pair that just demolished Salazar/Alonso De Villa 6-2 6-3. Josemaría/González (58.5 combined QF FP) are in ominous form – two former World #1 players finding their rhythm at the perfect time. Ustero/Sánchez (Ustero 29.8 FP in QF) have been steady but not spectacular. If Josemaría/González bring their QF level, this could be the women's upset of the SF round. A three-setter would make every player involved a fantasy goldmine.
1. Jensen/Icardo are the must-have women's pair. The QF's top two fantasy scorers. Combined 68.9 FP. Both on an upward trajectory round by round. If they push Triay/Brea to three sets, the FP ceiling is off the charts.
2. Sanz is the men's dark horse play of the tournament. QF top scorer (33.1 FP). Has beaten Chozas/Libaak and Lebrón/Augsburger. Even if Galán/Chingotto are favoured, Sanz will generate strong FP in a competitive match.
3. Watch for Josemaría/González as a SF sleeper. 58.5 combined QF FP after demolishing Salazar/Alonso De Villa. Their partnership is clicking, and Bea González (29.8 FP) was tied for 3rd in the women's QF chart. Against Ustero/Sánchez, a competitive match is likely – great value.
4. Tapia/Coello: safe floor, uncertain ceiling. They demolished Di Nenno/González so convincingly that neither cracked the QF Top 5. If they beat Yanguas/Stupaczuk 2-0 quickly again, the FP will be moderate. You're betting on reliability, not upside.
5. Triay/Brea carry fatigue risk. A 2h 47min three-set battle in the QF – the longest match of the round. They have heart, but physical freshness matters in back-to-back days. Jensen/Icardo, who won in a cleaner 2h 00min, might have the edge in energy. Factor this into your lineup.