In the category U16 du FIP Promises Paris by WME Sport , Nathan Perrot et Sacha Huard of the Marre They will be among the French pairs to watch very closely. Accustomed to major events despite their young age, the two French players arrive with solid credentials, but also with a particularly tough draw.
One of the best French pairs of their generation
The two players are coming out of a Excellent European Junior Team Championships where they largely contributed to the French team's journey to the final. The French team ultimately lost to Spain, a world powerhouse in the sport, securing a very impressive silver medal.
Their close bond is undeniable. Together, they had already won a P1000 last December, a rare achievement at their age.
For its part, Nathan Perrot continues to impress. At only 16 years he already has three titles in P1000 , proof of his precocity and his ability to compete with much more experienced players.
Already significant experience on the FIP Tour
Despite their young age, the two Frenchmen already possess solid experience on the FIP Tour .
Nathan Perrot competed eight FIP tournaments this season, notably with eighths and round of XNUMX to his credit.
Sacha Huard de la Marre is not to be outdone with seven FIP contested , almost all of them alongside Perrot. A consistency that allows them to approach this FIP Promises Paris with real ambitions.
A far from easy path
Their first match will pit them against the Swedes Wiggo Johansson et Vilgot Persson , a first round that will need to be handled perfectly.
But the real obstacle could quickly arise. If they qualify for the quarter-finals, the French could find themselves back in the seeded 2 , the Spaniards Sebastià Ferrer Reyes et Ian Garcia Calvo .
A clash between two of the best pairs in the category, with the 16th and 4th in the U16 world rankings which could already feel like a final before the final.
In a category U16 In a particularly competitive field featuring several of the world's best young players, Nathan Perrot and Sacha Huard de la Marre will have their work cut out for them. But given their progress, their experience on the international circuit, and their recent results, the two Frenchmen have what it takes to be spoilers on home soil.
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