Au  FIP Bronze from Marnes-la-Coquette Several French people have left a lasting impression. Among them,  Victor Choppe  has undoubtedly made one of the most impressive leaps forwards seen on the national circuit in recent months. Quarter-finalist alongside the former French number 5  Jerome Inzerillo The Parisian achieved the best international result of his young career by dominating in particular  Guimet / Maria , two players in the world's Top 200.

In only his second FIP tournament, Choppe didn't just rack up points. He confirmed his steady progress, which has seen him break into the French top 100 and now nurture much higher ambitions. In Marnes, on the courts where he first took his steps in padel, he demonstrated above all that he can compete with players accustomed to the international circuit.

At home, but with new ambitions

The setting was not insignificant for Victor Choppe. The FIP Bronze in Marnes was being held on tracks he knows perfectly.

"We started playing padel here in Marnes-la-Coquette. It's cool to be here, friends come to watch the matches, so it's definitely special."

A few months earlier, he had already played in his first international tournament at the  FIP Silver of Caen  alongside Armand Darcourt An experience lived primarily for pleasure, but which nevertheless allowed him to collect six FIP points.

At the time, it seemed anecdotal. Today, he appreciates their importance much more.

"I'm starting to realize how huge six FIP points is."

These points notably allowed him to approach the Marnes qualifiers with a more favorable status. Partnered with Jérôme Inzerillo, he even inherited the number 1 seed in the qualifiers.

Victor Choppe: the revelation from Marnes who now aims for the French top 50

A progression built on work

When asked to explain his recent rise in the French rankings, Victor Choppe speaks neither of natural talent nor of ease.

On the contrary.

"Frankly, I think I'm one of the least talented guys on the circuit."

An answer that is surprising at first but that sums up his philosophy well.

Where others rely primarily on their technical skills, he focuses above all on daily work. Physical preparation, nutrition, recovery, lifestyle: every detail counts.

"I pay very close attention to all of that. I try to be serious in my preparation and physically I feel much better on the track than before."

But according to him, the biggest change isn't necessarily physical.

"What I really understood was that you can't make mistakes if you want to win matches."

A seemingly simple realization, but one that profoundly changed his approach to dating.

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Play the best without changing your game

Like many improving players, Victor Choppe has long tended to modify his game when facing higher-ranked opponents.

An error that he believes he has corrected.

“Before, when I played against stronger players, I tried to do more. I wanted to force certain things. Now, I don't do that at all.”

His philosophy is now much simpler: to stay focused on his own level of play.

"Everyone is playing well. Whether you look ahead or behind you in the standings, everyone is playing well. So you mainly need to focus on yourself and your teammate."

This approach now allows him to approach matches with more confidence.

"Honestly, apart from the top twenty French players who are really very strong, I believe that if I play a good match, I can beat a lot of people."

A newfound confidence that was clearly felt during his week in Marnes.

Victor Choppe: the revelation from Marnes who now aims for the French top 50

Bordeaux, the accelerator of progress

To take things to the next level, Victor Choppe also chose to surround himself with a more demanding environment.

Even though he remains based in Paris, he regularly travels to Bordeaux to work with  JT Peyrou  et  Dorian DeMeyer , in contact with several of the best French players and coaches.

"You train in an environment where the best French athletes are. You see their discipline, their way of working, and you learn a tremendous amount."

Over the months, the ties with the Bordeaux staff have strengthened.

Regarding JT Peyrou, Victor does not hide his admiration.

"Honestly, I love him. We call each other regularly, we debrief the matches, sometimes we analyze the statistics together."

The same observation applies to Dorian De Meyer.

"Dodo is a sweetheart. He's still playing at a very high level and he's also a great coach."

More than just a training center, Bordeaux has become for him a true place of progress and exchange.

The top 50 in our sights

Despite this rise in power on the slopes, Victor Choppe maintains an important balance in his daily life.

Unlike many players, he does not work in padel.

"I have my professional activity on the side and I love what I do. My primary objective remains to perform well in my work."

But from a sporting perspective, the ambitions are now clearly stated.

His first objective was to break into the French top 100. Mission accomplished.

The rest is already defined.

"Now it's the top 50."

Before immediately correcting with a smile:

"I meant to say by the end of the year... but actually no. As soon as possible."

After his performance at the FIP Bronze in Marnes and the progress observed over the past several months, this ambition no longer seems unrealistic. On the contrary, it increasingly appears to be the logical next step in his development.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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