Imanol Lopez: "I'm so happy, I've enjoyed it so much, I'm so happy."
Imanol Lopez has said goodbye to the professional ball at the 2026 Zumaia Jai Alai Master Series, at the Aitzuri fronton, at the festivities of his village, and has also managed to put on one last txapela, since, together with Aritz Erkiaga, his rivals Jean Olharan and Unai Lekerika, he has won.
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Ezusteko finala: Urreisti eta Laduche, Banakako txapelaren bila
Eñaut Urreistik eta Ludovic Laduchek larunbatean, maiatzaren 2an, jokatuko dute Banakako Txapelketako finala Berriatuan, Aritz Erkiaga txapelduna eta Johan Sorozabal faboritoa hurrenez hurren kanporatu ondoren.
Bixente-Atain and Erkiaga-Gorka, and Pape-Lizardi and Laugie-Mercadie, to the final of the All Star of San Juan de Luz
In the quinielas on Tuesday, they were the best couple, so they got the tickets for the finals, which will be played next Tuesday, the 28th.
Erkiaga has had a hard time getting through the Individual Championship
Aritz Erkiaga defeated Julen Basterra "Txanika" in the Grand Individual Basket Championship at Mendibarrena in Berriatua. Despite being intense and tough in the game, he won in three games (6-12, 12-6 and 5-3). On the other hand, Johan beat Libois in two games by 12-8 and 12-10.
A group of mariachis, Imanol Lopez, said in his farewell, "I'm still king."
On the fronton Aitzuri, in Zumaia, where Imanol Lopez has left the professional tip basket, the main protagonist of the day has received a gift: a group of mariachis have dedicated the song "El rey" to him, and he has also sung it in its entirety.
Imanol Lopez, excited, in his farewell: "Let the wave of this beautiful sport continue, for it is worth it."
Zumaia's Zaguero has thanked "everyone, with all their heart, for this moment, especially my family." "Playing this sport for so many years is a pride for me," he added in his farewell speech.
Imanol Lopez, accompanied by Erkiaga, champion in his farewell
Erkiaga and Lopez have won the final in two games (15-12 and 15-10) for Olharan and Lekerika in the last match of the great Zumaiarra zaguero. In the women's final, Elaia and Frida have won in three games (15-9, 11-15 and 5-2).
Imanol Lopez says goodbye to the tip basket on San Telmo Day in the final of the Zumaia Jai Alai Master Series
In Monday's second semi-final, Erkiaga and Lopez eliminated Johan and Ibarluzea in two games, 15-9 and 15-11; in the women's tournament, Elaia and Frida beat Helena and Oaia, also in two games, 15-14 and 15-12.
The fifth edition of the All Star of San Juan de Luz has been presented
The fifth edition of the All Star of San Juan de Luz was presented today. The male edition will begin on April 9. The female edition will begin on April 21. The finals will take place on April 28 and can be followed in Euskal Telebista.
Olharan-Lekerika and Ihart-Maialen, to the final of the Zumaia Master Series
In the stands the semi-finals of the Masters Series of Zumaia were played yesterday with a beautiful atmosphere, and the couple of Ihart-Maialen and Olharan-Lekerika won in two games. Olharan and Lekerika beat Urreisti and Uranga 13-15 and 11-15.