10 reasons to not miss the Gran Canaria Isla Europea del Deporte 2017 Open

The fifth Open of the season on the World Padel Tour visits Gran Canaria. Another chance to watch the best players on the planet do what they do best. There are many reasons to not miss out on this unforgettable week, and here are ten:

1. Fernando Belasteguin is back. After missing the final in Valladolid and withdrawing from the Mijas Open, Fernando Belasteguin is back on court after undergoing surgery. The world number one pairing, Bela and Lima, are aiming to defend their title from last year.
2. 7 new pairings will make their debuts in the Canary Islands.
3. Franco Stupaczuk and Cristian Gutierrez are in action, fresh from their success at the Cerveza Victoria Mijas-Costa del Sol Open.
4. Will the race continue between the top two pairings? To date, Sanyo Gutiérrez and Paquito Navarro are 3-2 up in their head to head in finals with the number ones, Fernando Belasteguín and Pablo Lima.
5. Up to 6 pairings in the tournament have won a title this year.
6. It's another chance to watch the up and coming young pairings formed by Alejandro Galan and Juan Cruz Belluati or Juan Tello and Federico Chingotto.
7. The battle for a place in the end of year Master Final is on. The qualification slots are starting to shape up.
8. Aday Santana and Jordi Muñoz will be in action on home turf. Two Canary Islanders amongst the world's best.
9. It's a chance to see how Paquito Navarro and Sanyo Gutierrez will react after their first round loss in Mijas.
10. The Gran Canaria Arena. A modern facility that is one of the best arenas in Europe. An arena which has also hosted the Basketball World Championships.

Added to this, of course, is the beautiful setting of Gran Canaria in summer. A perfect and enticing combination. Do you need more reasons?