In a suspense match, the French pair won in 3 sets against the Italian-Argentinian pair Parmigiani/Montesi. This is the 4th consecutive victory for the French in this A1Padel French Open.
Yet in the first set, it is the seeded number 10 of the tournament who is racing in the lead. The French have trouble getting into the first leg and are breaker entry. Lucile and Jessica run after the score and fail to unbreak their opponents, the Italian and the Argentine won the first set 6/4.
The tricolor duo start the second round with a different face: more aggressive and more skilful, they manage to take the upper hand and win the second round 6/3.
In the third set, Lucile et Jessica keep the same rhythm, they distance the Italian-Argentinian pair with a break in advance. Despite two match points saved, Parmigiani and Montesi will not return. The French take over 4/6 6/3 6/4.
Wendy Barsotti and Elodie Invernon also want their ticket for the 1/4 finals. The French pair enter the competition at 16 p.m. and will face the seeded n°5: Patricia Ribeiro/Manuela Silva.