French Championships 2026: Motz / Ledrap on track, enticing matches in the round of 16

The first results have come in French Championships 2026 , with several lessons already drawn from the male and female tables. Julien Motz / Guillaume Ledrap have perfectly navigated one of the main pitfalls of this first round, while Mai Vo / Mélanie Ros responded positively in one of the big women's matches against Lucie Vichier / Amanda Pestre-Grange The favorites have generally lived up to expectations and several very exciting matches are shaping up for the round of 16.

Motz / Ledrap avert the trap Suzanna / Piombo

It was probably the big match of this first round men Julien Motz and Guillaume Ledrap had inherited Théo Suzanna / Tristan Piombo , two players who are regulars on the international circuit but are less well ranked in France since they do little on the national circuit.

A tricky draw on paper, perfectly handled by Motz and Ledrap. Very solid and well-positioned together, they prevailed. 7 / 5 6 / 3 , facing a Suzanna / Piombo pair who never really found the solution.

And the level will rise even further in the next round. Motz/Ledrap will face off again. Second seed, Johan Bergeron / Timéo Fonteny They dominated. Teri Groll / Diego Garcia 6/1 7/5 , but had to fight harder in the second set.

Bergeron / Fonteny – Motz / Ledrap That's already one of the matches to watch in the round of 16.

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Coulombeau / Hugounenq and Muesser / Raichman will meet again

Another interesting encounter, Alexis Coulombeau / Arthur Hugounenq , finalists of the P2000 in Toulouse this year, prevailed against Louis Jover / Julien Biron: 6/2 7/6 .

They will find Yanis Muesser / Philémon Raichman The two players, who started the season together before parting ways, have reunited for the French Championships and made a perfect start to their tournament. Victory 6 / 3 6 / 0 face Yannouk Henrion / Gautier Boutel .

Seurin / Vanbauce unfold

On track 3, Julien Seurin / Thomas Vanbauce did not hesitate in the face of Guilhem Perez Le Tiec / Elio Sarrat , with a victory 6 / 0 6 / 2 .

In the round of 16, they will face Pierre Perez Le Tiec / Clément Filho who had to overturn Morgan Mannarino / Norman Sanchez after completely missing their first set. Victory 0/6 6/4 6/4 .

Joris/Forcin versus the young Guy de Chamisso/Pillon

Brought together exceptionally for these French Championships, Maxime Joris / Maxime Forcin They made a convincing start. They dominate Victor Choppe / Dorian De Meyer 6/2 6/2 .

Their round of 16 match promises to be exciting as they will face the youngsters Olivier Guy de Chamisso / Lucas Pillon , expeditious in the face of Jonathan Magnan / Dimitri Contout: 6-0 6-1 .

Guy de Chamisso / Pillon – Joris / Forcin , one of the big matches of these round of 16.

Blanqué / Leygue secure their entry into the competition

No problem either for Bastien Blanque / Thomas Leygue who perfectly negotiated their first match by dominating Lilian Prodom / Rémi Batar 6/2 6/3 .

They will face each other in the round of 16 Nathan Courrin / Thomas Seux , fallers of Hugo Bense / Jérémie Euphrasie .

On their side, Yoan Boronad / Jérémy Robert had to work hard in the face of Paul Forichon / Elliot Deknuydt After a particularly close first round, they finally made the difference to win. 7 / 6 6 / 4 .

They will find Tom Couturier / Arthur Dumoulin , winners 6 / 2 6 / 2 de Cédric Lavoye / Fabrice Perez .

Guichard/Vives – Maigret/Tison, the clash of the round of 16

Adrien Maigret / Benjamin Tison sent a clear message for their entry into the competition. They left only one game to Nicolas N'Godrela / Guillaume Monot , with a victory 6 / 1 6 / 0 .

But things will get serious in the round of 16. Maigret and Tison will meet again. reigning French champions Dylan Guichard / Manuel Vives , who have eliminated Alexandre Pichon de Bury / Léo Perez .

A promising match between two pairs capable of going very far in this draw.

Finally Damien Bayard / Pierre Vincent They too secured their qualification by dominating Mathieu Gonzalez / Thomas Bréchemier 6/2 6/2 They will meet again in the round of 16. Jules Marie / Jérôme Inzerillo .`

French Championships 2026: Motz/Ledrap on track, the favorites advance

Vo/Ros are set to be the featured match of the first round

In the women's draw, one of the most anticipated matches of this first round was played on Centre Court between Lucie Vichier / Amanda Pestre-Grange et Mai Vo / Mélanie Ros .

On paper, it's hard to call it a surprise. Vichier/Pestre-Grange were coming off a run of... final at the WinWin P2000 Padel Cabriès in July and are having a very good season on the French circuit, they were facing two particularly experienced players. Mai Vo , former member of the French national team , While Mélanie Ros has already appeared in the French top 10 .

And Vo/Ros's experience ultimately made the difference after three sets. After winning the first set and then losing the second, they rallied in the deciding set to secure the victory. 6/4 4/6 6/2 .

Vo/Ros will meet again Élodie Invernon / Steffi Merah , who dominated Melissa Huchet / Klara Bernard 6/3 6/0 .

Bahurel / Pothier and Barla / Lambert Agosti unfold

La Second seed, Louise Bahurel / Lucile Pothier left no chance Natalia Prado / Christie Michel: 6/0 6/0 .

They will now face Alexise Duchêne / Charlyne Tonda , tomboys of Lison Chambre / Capucine Sanoner 6/4 6/4 .

The same serenity for young people Kimy Barla / Lou Lambert Agosti , victorious 6 / 2 6 / 2 by Adeline Chabrier / Mélanie Delannoy They will find Stéphanie Weil / Manon Richer , who have eliminated Sarah Boisson / Louise-Line Odet 6/3 7/6 .

Marcarie / Senjean at the meeting

Manon Marcarie / Cassandra Senjean They also continue their journey after their victory. 6 / 3 6 / 2 face Justine Carraz / Chloé Labadie .

They will face each other in the round of 16 Ainhoa Bercoechea / Chiara Messina who won two hard-fought sets against Julie Piedfort / Emy Pineau: 7/5 7/5 .

Dardaine / Mansart and Bognard / Hofer without trembling

La 8th seed Lisa Bognard / Alice Hofer launched his tournament perfectly by inflicting a 6 / 0 6 / 0 à Maeva Waucquier / Charline Dardaud .

They will meet again in the eighth Laurine Bergaud / Alison Casalli de Lima .

Marie-Amélie Dardaine / Clara Mansart They too largely dominated their first match, with a victory 6 / 1 6 / 0 face Angélique Girard / Virginie Tardivet They will now face Fiona Ligi / Charlotte Soubrié .

On their side, Jennifer Denécheau / Nada Majdoubi got the better of Victoria Isaac / Alice Aznar: 6/2 6/3 They will find Julie Pecastaing / Joanna Bougon on the next round.

Dardaine / Mansart and Bognard / Hofer without trembling

The young Charpentier/Debroy team faces off against the bosses

Finally, the young people of the CNE Augustine Charpentier / Zia Debroy have perfectly responded to the challenge for their entry into these French Championships.

Facing Margaux Amato / Elena Levenez They are essential. 6 / 1 6 / 3 and now face a particularly tough round of 16 match.

They will find the seeded 1 Léa Godallier / Carla Touly , strong favorites in the women's draw.

The round of 16 already promises several big matches, including Bergeron / Fonteny – Motz / Ledrap , Guy de Chamisso / Pillon – Joris / Forcin et Guichard / Vives – Maigret / Tison For men. For women, Vo and Ros delivered in one of the most exciting matches of the first round. , while the top seeds have so far lived up to expectations.

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