It took three sets to decide between the two finalist pairs of the  FIP GOLD of Lyon . In a high-level final, the Spanish  Jairus Baptist  et  Francisco Guerrero  triumphed over the Argentine pair  Leo Augsburger  et  Alex Chozas  (6-4, 6-7, 6-4), thus winning the first title of this prestigious tournament.

 A first round controlled by Augsburger/Chozas 

The start of the match was marked by an exchange of services without difficulty on both sides. At 1-1, the first turning point came on a decisive point where  Chozas/Augsburger  managed to achieve the break. This first advantage was reinforced thanks to a more patient tactic than usual, with powerful but judicious smashes. Opposite,  Bautista/Guerrero  is holding up well, particularly thanks to the  viper  destabilizing of  Francisco Guerrero . However, the Argentines remain focused, with a  Augsburgers  very solid in defense, patient with high lobs and aggressive in key moments. They end up winning this first set 6-4.

 A very hard-fought second set 

The second set started in the same vein, with the Argentinians focused and determined. However,  Baptist  et  Guerrero  manage to shake them up with constant aggression, allowing them to break at 2-1. The Argentine efforts soon bear fruit, and thanks to a superb exit from the track by  Leo Augsburger , they manage to break immediately. The two pairs trade blows until a tense tie-break. At 5-5, a missed volley from  Augsburgers  and an aggressive attack of  Baptist  sealed the fate of this round, won 7-5 by the Spaniards.

 Third set for Bautista and Guerrero 

The last set starts strong, with an Argentinian pair still as aggressive on the volley. But it's good  Bautista/Guerrero  who takes the lead by taking advantage of a bit of luck, making a break at 1-1. Frustration wins over the Argentines, who commit more fouls, offering opportunities to  Baptist . The latter links together winning lobs, while  Guerrero  continues to shine in defense. At 5-4, the Spaniards remain unfazed and conclude the match with a final break, winning the set 6-4.

 Final victory: 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 

This men's final of the  FIP GOLD Lyon  kept all its promises, offering a high-level show. If  Chozas and Augsburger  once again pushed their opponents to play three sets, they lost to a more consistent and perhaps physically fresher Spanish pair.  Jairus Baptist  et  Francisco Guerrero  leave Lyon with the trophy for the very first  FIP GOLD  organized in the capital of Gaul.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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