Alors que le Italy Major entering its final phase in Rome, the focus is already turning to the next stage of the circuit Premier PadelThe qualifications of Valencie P1 They begin this Saturday in Spain and a Frenchman will be present at the start: Thomas Leygue .
The French number 1 will try to secure a place in the main draw alongside a new partner, the Spaniard Mario Huete .
An interesting dynamic ahead of Valencia
Thomas Leygue has had several encouraging weeks on the international circuit.
Associated with the Italian Aris Patiniotis he had notably reached the final of the FIP Bronze Castellón before putting in a good performance during the qualifying rounds of the Italy Major failing only in the final round to reach the main draw.
Reunion with Mario Huete
For this new deadline, Leygue is partnering with Mario Huete , a player he knows well.
Both men play for, among others, Home Insurance Padel and have already shared the track together. This mutual knowledge could allow them to quickly find their rhythm in a tournament where every match counts.
Thanks to their combined ranking, they approach these qualifiers with the status of seed n ° 6 .
A first challenge against two Argentinians
For their opening match, Leygue and Huete will face the Argentinians Matthew Rivero et Joaquín De Astoreca .
This is an important match, as the winner will have a decisive match to qualify for the main draw of the tournament.
The match is scheduled for sixth rotation at 9 a.m. on the central track .
Thomas Leygue's objective will be clear: to confirm his form and secure a spot in the qualifying round of the main draw. Valencie P1 .
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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