Le  FIP Silver of Narbonne  will allow us to discover a particularly interesting new French pair in the women's draw:  Kimy Barla  et  Julie Razafindranaly Two very different paths, but the same goal: to continue their progress on the international circuit. On one side, a young player from the French system who is still looking for her first major tournament on the world stage. On the other, a former tennis player who played at American universities and is discovering padel at breakneck speed. In Narbonne, they will try to take the next step together.

 Kimy Barla, the young French talent knocking on the door of the world's top 

Only at  19 years ,  Kimy Barla  is already among the most promising French players of her generation. Recently settled in the  world top 200 The Frenchwoman continues her rise to power on the FIP circuit with the ambition of establishing herself permanently among the best French players.

Before venturing internationally, Kimy had already made a name for herself on the French circuit. She won a bronze medal with the French junior team alongside her friend  Lou Lambert Agosti She then confirmed her talent in the senior ranks with several noteworthy performances. Notably, she reached the final of the  P1500 4Padel Torcy  then that of the  P2000 Top Padel , each time alongside Lou Lambert Agosti.

On the FIP circuit, the French player is still searching for the result that could truly launch her international career. Her best performance so far remains a  quarter-final at the FIP Silver tournament in Naples But her potential suggests much higher ambitions. In Narbonne, Kimy Barla hopes to reach a new level alongside a partner who shares the same competitive spirit.

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 Julie Razafindranaly, the former tennis player who is progressing at great speed 

The course of  Julie Razafindranaly  is quite different. A former tennis player who went through the American university system, she only discovered padel in  2024 almost by chance, during his move to Miami.

Two years later, her progress is already impressive. Between her coaching work in major American organizations and her first steps on the international circuit, the Frenchwoman has quickly built up solid experience. Physically explosive and possessing a powerful stroke inherited from tennis, she continues to expand her game through contact with experienced players and coaches on the circuit.

In recent months, she has gained extensive international experience, including a  Mumbai FIP Silver semi-final  and more recently a very beautiful  final at the FIP Bronze in Miami  next to  Nada Majdoubi These results confirm a steady progression for a player who has only been practicing high-level padel for a short time.

Based between the United States and France, Julie now has significant ambitions on the FIP circuit and dreams of joining the... in the medium term.  world top 100 .

Julie Razafindranaly: from American universities to international padel tournaments

 A pair to discover in Narbonne 

On paper, the partnership between Kimy Barla and Julie Razafindranaly is intriguing. Both French players have attacking profiles, a strong competitive culture, and above all, significant room for improvement.

Le  FIP Silver of Narbonne  This will be an excellent test against a particularly strong field. While not among the tournament favorites, Barla and Razafindranaly possess the necessary qualities to challenge some higher-ranked pairs and perhaps even achieve some notable performances in Aude.

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Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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