The women's P1000 in Bourg-lès-Valence lived up to expectations this weekend, with a final between the tournament's top two seeds. And it was ultimately the pair of Amanda Pestre Grange and Lucie Vichier (TS2) who pulled off a minor upset by beating the favorites, Lucille Pothier and Laurine Bergaud (TS1), with a score of 6/4 6/4.
Buoyed by an ultra-solid performance, Amanda and Lucie perfectly controlled their final, played in front of a large crowd who had come to watch the show. Their opponents, on the other hand, were not lacking in merit, but never really found the solution to shake up a pair who were particularly inspired in key moments.
This success is all the more significant given that Laurine Bergaud and Lucille Pothier are among the best French players (5th and 16th respectively in the rankings). Amanda and Lucie are sure to relish this victory, delivering a wonderful Mother's Day gift!
Overall, the hierarchy was respected in Bourg-lès-Valence, with the top four seeds advancing to the semifinals. However, it was the second-seeded players who took home the trophy after a perfectly controlled weekend.
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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