Le P1000 Arsenal Padel delivered its verdict this Sunday, with a final which pitted the number 1 seed, Thibaud Pech and Raphaël Rubio, at n°2, Loïc Le Panse and Nicolas TrancartExpected to be a clash between favorites, the match offered a close first set before turning clearly in favor of Pech and Rubio, who won in two sets (6/4 6/2) and took the title.

A controlled finale

The final began at a fast pace, marked by long rallies and a real tactical battle. Pech and Rubio were able to make the difference at 3/3, achieving the decisive break to pocket the first set 6/4. In the second set, despite a balanced start, Le Panse and Trancart ended up physically giving in. The No. 1s then accelerated to earn a double break and finish 6/2.

A faultless run for the favorites

Throughout the tournament, Pech and Rubio asserted their status. In the last 16, they dominated their opening match (6/0 6/2 against Chouchaoui / Tastet), before comfortably dismissing Samitier / Samitier in the quarterfinals (6/1 6/4). In the semifinals, they recited their score to dominate Verdier / Sarrat 6/1 6/2.

A duo that confirms its status

For Thibaud Pech, this title marks his first P1000 of the season, while Raphaël Rubio continues his good momentum, he had a high-level tournament this weekend.

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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