It took a lot of resources to reach this semi-final of the P2000 from Lyon. Tom Basso et Damien Bayard look back on their match and discuss the upcoming semi-final.

“I was completely absent, luckily Damien was there”

Tom Basso : There, I feel very tired. On the match, I had a hypoglycemia In the second set, I was completely out. Fortunately, I managed to recover, and Damien helped me a lot, he pulled me up. Now it's physio, physio, physio before the semi-final.

We were talking about it with Antoine Sarroste, who was commentating on the match, you had in mind that the change of new balls in the third set would impact the dynamics of the match?

Tom Basso : Yes, of course, it played a very important role.

Damien Bayard : We said to ourselves that it would be an advantage for usWe are two great players who match each other very well, so we knew that the third set with new balls would suit us.

“I felt like a block”

Damien Bayard, you impressed with the quality of your blocks today. Did you feel particularly confident in this area of ​​the game?

Damien Bayard : Yes, I felt in block. My past of tennis helps me on this point, the return of serve is a similar mechanic. I had a good reading of the ball and I tried to take advantage of it.

Your second set was more complicated, but in the tie-breaks, you knew how manage the pressure.

Tom Basso : Yes, we didn't think too much about the end. It's certain that the let to conclude spoils a little, but that's part of the game. Maybe it's the most beautiful letter of my life !

Damien Bayard : And congratulations to Thomas, we weren't very gentle with him at the end of the second set, but he knew how react. That's also what being a team is all about. Now, off to the physiotherapist to recover before tomorrow!

“A year ago I was 277th, today 41st”

Thomas, do you know where you were ranked in March 2024?

Tom Basso : I would say around the 150th place.

Well no, you were 277e one year ago.

Tom Basso : Oh yeah? My entry into the Top 100 was done in June, but it's true that it goes quickly. Today, I am 41e, and with these results, I will go up again.

“Tomorrow is the day to win”

Goal for tomorrow?

Tom Basso : Earn. Give 100% on the pitch and go for that victory.

Do you already know who you are playing in the semi-finals?

Damien Bayard : Yoan Boronad and Timéo Fonteny won their quarter. They are two very good players, it will be a big game.

Tom Basso, your match will be on the central court, a great opportunity in front of your audience?

Tom Basso : Yes, it's a advantage of being at home, especially at Mind Padel.

See you tomorrow for this P2000 final. Well done to both of you for your performance and good recovery before the last match of the tournament!

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.

On the same subject

Tags