As the 2025 season comes to an end, French players are already looking ahead to 2026. Physical preparation, getting back in shape, finding a partnerThese are all priorities for approaching the next season with ambition. The preseason is the ideal time to plan, strengthen and aim for international objectives.

Thomas Leygue: the big comeback

After a period marked by injury, Thomas Leygue is preparing his return to the courts with a clear objective: to rejoin the FIP top 100. Her pre-season will be crucial to regain his rhythm, his physical condition and the regularity that will allow him to to compete against the best players on the circuitEvery training session counts, every preparation match will be a step towards his ambition to return to the highest level.

We are also thinking about French Maxime Joris who underwent an operation that kept him away from competitions in recent weeks. We hope he recovers. a return to the slopes as early as January. As Like LeygueHe will need to combine fitness training and physical preparation to get back on track.

FIP Circuit, a springboard to the Premier Padel

For all French people, the FIP circuit remains the first stepThis is a necessary step to accumulate points and regain the rhythm of international matches. But the ambition is clear: gradually integrate into tournaments Premier Padelto compete against the world's best and to put French padel on the international stage.

Progression must be step by stepThe players know that they need to achieve good results on the FIP circuit before being able to claim appearances in Premier Padel.

Pre-season priorities

  • Physical and mental fitness
  • Search for partners
  • Training and conditioning for matches
  • Planning the first tournaments 2026

A season to prepare for methodically

With careful planning, the 2026 season could see The French are increasingly making their mark on the international circuit and gradually integrating into the Premier Padelwith regularity and ambition.

Eléah Couvercelle

Racket sports have always been a part of my life, and padel was the obvious choice. Discovered in Marbella as a child, it has since become an integral part of my sporting and family life.

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