A completely Sunday fou withImpact Stadium de La Rochelle, marked by a final that will remain engraved in the memories of players and spectators present. Yann Auradou and Mathis Dupont-Brimbeuf (seeded #2) win the P1000 after saving 3 match points after a fight of more than 2 hours against Alexis Coulombeau and Ludovic Cancel (seeded #1).

A first set to the advantage of the favorites

From the start, both pairs start foot to the floor, offering close-knit games and a high-intensity show. However, the No. 1 seed managed to break away from the fourth game and takes the lead. Despite quality opposition, the first set ends with a score of 6/2 for Alexis and Ludovic, a somewhat harsh result given the competitiveness displayed.

A second set restarted by the number 2 seed

In the second act, Alexis and Ludovic seem in control, suggesting a victory in two sets. But Yann and Mathis do not give up. They manage to win the set 6/4, despite numerous opportunities for the number 1 seed to come back into the game and take the lead.

A third set of exceptional intensity

The third set is probably the most resulted. From the first game, which lasts almost 10 minutes, the spectators understand that they are witnessing an epic battle. Alexis and Ludovic take a slight advantage, until they obtain 3 match points. But Yann Auradou and Mathis Dupont-Brimbeuf showed a steely mentality, saved these crucial balls, and concluded with a exceptional tie-break. Final score: 2/6 6/4 7/6.

For Alexis and Ludovic, this defeat will be difficult to accept. With multiple opportunities in the second set and these match balls in the troisième, they were very close to lifting the trophy.

Auradou / Dupont-Brimbeuf: what a final, what a victory at the Open Impact Stadium!

Mathis Dupont-Brimbeuf: a promising left-hander

For Mathis Dupont-Brimbeuf, class 83th French player, this victory marks a turning point. His performances leave little doubt: we should soon find him in the french top 50, as he demonstrated great qualities on the track.

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Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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