La French Tennis Federation unveiled on Monday, September 28th the composition of the French senior teams that will participate in the 2026 World Padel Championships , organized by the FIP at Doha, Qatar, from November 2nd to 7th .
On the recommendation of the captains Juan Alday et Pablo Ayma And after approval by the Federal Bureau, eight female and eight male players were selected to represent France. The competition will bring together 16 nations in the women's competition and 16 in the men's. .
A French women's team blending experience and youth
Juan Alday will be able to count on several regular members of the French national team, starting with Alix Collombon et Léa Godallier .
By their side, Carla Toully , Lucile Pothier et Charlotte Soubrié will also bring their experience, while the selection makes room for a new generation with Louise Bahurel , Clara Mansart et Steffi Merah .
The women's selection:
Louise Bahurel (OCC League)
Alix Collombon (OCC League)
Léa Godallier (PACA League)
Clara Mansart (IDF League)
Steffi Merah (PACA League)
Lucile Pothier (ARA League)
Charlotte Soubrié (OCC League)
Carla Toully (PACA League)
Captain: Juan Alday
Boronad, Fonteny and Robert with the French national team
At men's, Pablo Ayma will rely on the executives Thomas Leygue , Bastien Blanqué et Johan Bergeron .
French youth will also be widely represented with Yoan Boronad , Timeo Fonteny et Jeremy Robert . Dylan Guichard et Maxime Joris complete the eight players selected for the Qatar match.
The men's selection:
Johan Bergeron (ARA League)
Bastien Blanqué (OCC League)
Yoan Boronad (OCC League)
Timeo Fonteny (OCC League)
Dylan Guichard (BRA League)
Maxime Joris (NVA League)
Thomas Leygue (IDF League)
Jeremy Robert (ARA League)
Captain: Pablo Ayma
The tournament will take place from November 2nd to 7th in Doha. Both French teams now have just over a month before the start of the... World's Championships .
The French women's and men's teams will meet the world's best nations in Doha, with 16 teams entered in each bracket A new international campaign for the French teams, with a deliberate mix of experienced players and the new generation.
But before that: off to the French Padel Championships this weekend.
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