Alix Collombon and Jana Montes Cabruja continue their solid journey at FIP Silver CaenThe number one seed qualified for the final after a controlled victory against the Italians. Carlotta Casali / Margherita Aima, on the score of 6 / 4 6 / 1, at the end of a match in two parts.

A tight start to the match for the number 1 seed

The start of the match was difficult for the Franco-Spanish pair. Broken early on, Collombon and Montes quickly found themselves trailing. 3-0facing very aggressive Italians, clean in the exchanges and particularly tenacious in this first set.

Montes and Collombon are gaining strength

Without panicking, the favorites gradually adjusted their game. By reducing unforced errors and imposing more pace, the momentum shifted. Jana Montes is clearly gaining momentum, particularly in attack, whileAlix Collombon stabilizes the diagonal and forces his opponents back.

The break comes, then another break immediately, allowing the number 1 seed to completely turn the set around and close it out. 6/4, after a tricky start but a much more controlled end to the round.

A second one-way set

The second set confirmed this surge in performance. More composed defensively and sharper offensively, Collombon and Montes definitively took control of the rallies. The Italians, less incisive, felt the pressure more intensely.

The Franco-Spanish pair cruised to victory without faltering. 6/1, thus confirming a logical qualification for the final.

Collombon is the boss, Montes makes the difference

Over the whole match, Alix Collombon She delivered a top-level performance, boasting the best statistical ratio and valuable consistency in key moments. She perfectly controlled her diagonal and managed the quieter periods of the match.

By his side, Jana Montes proved to be very impactful in attack, regularly making the difference whenever the game sped up.

A home final to kick off the season

In the final, Collombon and Montes will face either the 4th seed Martinez / Ortiz, be there seeded 8 Parmigiani / Garcia RomanIn both cases, they will start as favorites.

Fueled by confidence and a perfectly managed semi-final, Alix Collombon will play a final at homein France, at Caen Exhibition Park, with the opportunity to go for a title that would ideally launch the 2026 season for the Franco-Spanish duo.

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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