End of course for  Thomas Leygue and Javier Valdés  in the qualifications of the  Bordeaux Premier Padel P2 After their impressive victory in the first round, the Franco-Chilean pair were defeated by  Federico Mouriño / Marc Quílez , seeded 5th in qualifying, with a score of  6 / 4 6 / 2 .

A frustrating defeat, especially considering the start of the match, where Leygue and Valdés had shown some very good things.

Regrets in the first set

The first set had started very well for  Leygue / Valdés , with an early break. Despite a quick break back from their opponents, both players managed to regain their serve immediately, proving that they had the tools to trouble Mouriño and Quílez.

We saw a  Thomas Leygue is very comfortable in defense capable of controlling the game, varying the play, and making the right tactical choices. Alongside him,  Javier Valdés  He also seemed to thrive in the slow conditions of Bordeaux, where his build-up play could be fully expressed.

But little by little,  Mouriño / Quílez  They got into the match. More solid in the important moments, they were able to regain control, break back, and then break again to take the first set.  6/4 .

A real turning point.

The second set goes by quickly

Losing the first set clearly weighed heavily on Leygue and Valdés. Right from the start of the second set, they quickly conceded their serve, and frustration began to set in.

The pair seemed less connected, with a less fluid understanding between the two players. Neither of them really managed to reignite the momentum or spark a rebellion.

On the other side, Mouriño and Quílez continued to dominate, taking advantage of this lull to finish quite decisively.  6/2 .

A frustrating situation, but some positive aspects to take away.

The end of the match was marked by a lot of frustration on the Franco-Chilean side.  Javier Valdés  He left the track very angry, proof that this defeat inevitably leaves regrets.

It's a shame, because Leygue and Valdés had shown the day before that they could beat very good pairs, with a big victory in the first round against  Teodoro Zapata / Adrian Naranjo Martinez .

For  Thomas Leygue However, there are some positives to take away. At home in France, he achieved a landmark victory and showed that he can once again compete with strong players on the international circuit.

This defeat ends his run in Bordeaux, but it can also serve as a foundation for the future. Leygue seems to be regaining his form, and the goal now will be to maintain this momentum in upcoming tournaments.

Benjamin Dupouy

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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