Le third and final round of qualifying du FIP Platinum Marseille delivered its verdict at the Palais des Sports. A decisive day, marked by exciting matches… and a clear conclusion for the French team: Only one Frenchman managed to reach the main draw.

Boronad and Robert have mental strength

Yoan Boronad et Jeremy Robert become necessary at the end of a huge match face Clement Geens et Dylan Guichard : 6/4 5/7 6/4.

Robert was monstrous at smashwhile Boronad has perfectly worked on defensive points, the true metronome of the duo. The French gave themselves a scare in the second set by losing their serve at 5/4before conceding the round 7/5but they get back up collectively to try and win the third set 6/4 mentally.

Defeated but drafted in as lucky losersGeens and Guichard will play the TS6 Javi Ruiz / Juanlu Esbrí.
Boronad and Robert will face Marc Sintes / Pol Hernández Santigosa, winners of the FIP Silver Caen.

The French women stopped at the last obstacle

Dardaine and Garin fall on the highest step

Opposed to the seeded 1 qualifications, Marie-Amelie Dardaine and his Portuguese partner Maria Garin They didn't find the solution. Defeat. 6 / 0 6 / 2 Facing a clearly superior pair, in less than an hour of play. A logical exit, but one rich in lessons against a very high level of competition.

Marcarie and Mansart held back after a fine run

After a very good performance earlier in the day, Manon Marcarie et Clara Mansart They were unable to string together a series of wins. They bowed out. 6 / 3 6 / 3 in front of the seeded 3, Arriola / MorinigoDespite the defeat, the overall result remains positive, especially for Clara Mansart, who is still experiencing this level of competition and is already showing promise. very interesting potential.

Merah and Van de Vocht pass very close

Last French pair entered, Steffi Merahassociated with the Dutch Tess Van de Vocht, bows down to the seeded 2, Portillo Pérez / Baldi, on the score of 6 / 1 7 / 6A disappointing first set, followed by a very close second, with an early break before a quick break back. The tie-break came down to the wire and went in favor of the favorites.

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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