Thomas Leygue and Jesús Moya  have just dealt a major blow to  Paris Major Having come through qualifying, the Frenchman and the Spaniard were eliminated in the first round.  David Gala and Enzo Jensen , despite being the clear favorites on paper, in two sets:  7 / 6 6 / 4 .

A landmark victory for the Franco-Spanish pair, who probably delivered  her best match since they started playing together , championed by a Philippe-Chatrier who was totally committed to his cause.

The ranking gap disappears on the track

Before the match, the statistics clearly gave Gala and Jensen the advantage. The two Spaniards play in the  world top 50 They are ranked 34th and 46th in the world respectively, while  Leygue Having been away from the track for a long time after his serious injury, he has fallen sharply in the rankings and is currently 146th in the world.  Jesus Moya  Meanwhile, it is ranked around 158th in the world.

But from the very first exchanges, it was impossible to see such a difference.

Leygue and Moya play without any inhibitions.  Moya is monstrous above the head , capable of finishing points as soon as a ball presents itself. Alongside him, Leygue plays simply: very few errors, a lot of precision, solid at the net and particularly effective with his vibora.

Gala and Jensen remain steadfast in their commitments, and neither pair manages to gain a significant advantage. Next stop:  tie-breaker .

Rain interrupts the match just before the tie-break

It was precisely at this moment that the rain began to fall on the Philippe-Chatrier pitch. The match had to be temporarily suspended.  close the roof , with a break of about twenty minutes.

Upon returning to the court, Gala and Jensen completely missed the mark in their decisive game. Jensen, in particular, made numerous inaccuracies and  Leygue/Moya quickly take control, 5-2 .

The Spaniards come back, however, and the tension rises. The Franco-Spanish pair misses several opportunities to close out the set and sees their opponents catch up. But this time, there's no comeback:  Leygue and Moya finally snatched the tie-break 10-8 .

First set in the bag, and the Chatrier crowd is starting to seriously believe.

An XXL version of Moya and Leygue

The momentum continued in the second set.  Jesús Moya continues his festival , while Leygue remains in his element: precise, consistent and very clean in his choices.

On the other side, the situation becomes much more complicated.  David Gala struggles above his head  and accumulates unforced errors, while Enzo Jensen also lacks precision. Leygue and Moya gradually gain the upper hand.

The games proceed without either pair managing to gain a significant advantage, until  5/4 .

Urged on by a French crowd that's getting even more enthusiastic, Leygue and Moya choose the perfect moment to strike. They go for the  decisive break  and conclude the meeting directly:  7 / 6 6 / 4 .

Stat Paris Major

A relief for Thomas Leygue

In conclusion,  Thomas Leygue lets out all his joy There were shouts of joy, immense relief, and, of course, a lot of emotion for the Frenchman.

This victory takes on a special significance in light of what he has been through. After his  serious injury from last season Leygue had a difficult return, with few results and a significant drop in the rankings. But for several weeks now, the Frenchman has been gradually regaining his form.

And the reunion with  Jesus Moya His former partner seems to have done him a world of good. The chemistry between the two players was immediately rekindled. After securing their place in the main draw through qualifying, they have now signed  one of the biggest victories of their association .

Leygue even admitted it after the match: it's about  one of his finest victories of the season .

After Fonteny, Leygue in turn thrills Paris

The journey therefore continues for  Leygue / Moya But the challenge will be even greater in the next round. They will find themselves back in the  seeded 13 Juanlu Esbri / Sanyo Gutierrez , with a new big challenge to try and extend the Parisian adventure.

One thing is certain: this beginning of  Paris Major smiles at the French After the enormous performance of  Timéo Fonteny and Nacho Moragues  In the first round, Leygue and Moya in turn took down a pair ranked considerably higher.

 Is Roland-Garros becoming the stage for French exploits?  For the moment, the start of the tournament certainly gives reason to believe.

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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