In front of a crowd won over to their cause, Maxime Joris and Dylan Guichard put up a courageous but insufficient fight against Mike Yanguas and Coki Nieto, seeded number 4 in Bordeaux. Final result: 6 / 2 6 / 2 in just over an hour of play.

A difficult start against the game's bosses

In each set, the French were broken quickly. The Spanish quickly take control of the net, imposing their pace and solidity. In defense as well as in recovery, Coki Nieto once again demonstrated why he is one of the fastest and most complete players on the circuit. With his partner Mike Yanguas, the duo perfectly managed the exchanges and prevented the French from installing their game.

Some tricolor flashes

However, Maxime Joris and Dylan Guichard did not disappoint. A few highlights, especially in the smash, woke up the stands of the Mériadeck Ice Rink. But faced with the tactical rigor and precision of the Spaniards, every little mistake cost cashThe stats are clear: 40% of points won for the French against 60% for their opponents, and 0 break point converted.

A logical but instructive defeat

At home, Maxime Joris was obviously dreaming of a feat, but this match against the world numbers 7 and 8 remains a beautiful lesson to be learned. Despite the defeat, The French showed that they could keep up the pace in sequences, and this experience at the highest level can only help them grow.

Next stop: Narbonne

No time to think: Maxime Joris will be competing on the FIP circuit next week, at the FIP Silver of Set Padel Narbonne, this time in the company of Jérémy ScatenaA new challenge for the Bordeaux player.

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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