Native Beaucaire, in the Gard, Arthur Hugounenq, French player of paddle old 24 years, is today 242th in the world. After some correct results in this start of the 2025 season, he will participate in the FIP Silver of Bandol next to Jerome Inzerillo.

After early eliminations during FIP tournaments, Arthur Hugounenq hopes to do better during the FIP Silver of Bandol which begins on June 2. For his part, he will continue to practice this racket sport as long as he can:

"If I win the EuroMillions, I'd like to play padel for the rest of my life. The reality is, I have to find some sponsors in order to continue playing" he says.

A decent start to the season

He adds that it would not pose any problem for him to resume studies at the end of his sporting career:

"For example, I would not hesitate to learn the physiotherapist profession which interests me greatly.”

Il remember a padel season in the professional circuit costs approximately between 35 and 000 € per year.

Since January 2025, Its results are mixed, as he specifies: quarter-finals au FIP Silver Caltanissetta, FIP Bronze Manila et FIP Bronze Hong Kong, followed by disappointments with first round defeats during three FIP Bronze between end of April et mid may.

"These meetings did not fall on the right side“, he comments.

To progress, the player has already visited several times Spain, in aPablo Ayma's Barcelona Academy, captain of the French padel team.

"It’s a cost to go take courses in Spain. We have to make choices between participate in international tournaments or an week of training. "

Tennis player before padel

Playing padel since the age of 21, Arthur Hugounenq started with the tennis at 11 years old :

"I was ranked -4/6 and my parents also played tennis. I was starting to get some fed up with tennis, so I am passed without problem to the padel."

The sporty one originally from the south of France travels the world for earn points et climb the rankings. To the 242th place in the world, every tournament, every match is crucial:

"The more matches you win, the more you take points and sponsors will be interested in our profile. Beyond the 30th or 40th place in the world, sponsors do not contact you."

When asked which tournament marked him, without chauvinism, he answers the Bandol tournament :

"Last year was really great."

When the best padel players have boycotted the Gijón P2 en last february, Arthur Hugounenq the least integrate qualifications.

"On the spot, I realized the level difference between secondary world circuit and competitions organized by Premier Padel."

"The lands,Organisation, it has nothing to do with the tournaments I can play all year round. Participating in this kind of tournament makes you want to completely devote oneself to play others."

My Center Academy Member

In parallel with his participation in the FIP tournaments, Arthur Hugounenq trains and gives lessons au My Center Academy à Palavas-les-Flots :

"I must be one of the oldest members of the club. Recently, Benjamin Tison has arrived, he is now part of the coaches of the structure."

Le FIP Silver of Bandol begins on 2 June. Arthur Hugounenq will play with it Jerome Inzerillo (248th in the world:

"It is difficult to find a partner. I played with several French people, including Bastien Blanqué, Thomas Vanbauce ou Pierre-Vincent. "

Henri Pasquet

Passionate about soccer and tennis since I was a kid, I've been playing ping-pong for three years at a club in Nantes. More recently, I discovered padel! Basketball, rugby, golf, and motorsports: yet more new sports that I follow regularly. On the cultural side, since I love giving my opinion, I write film and video game reviews on my Instagram page, Silence ça Mix.

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