The first rotation of the 1st day of the Cupra FIP Finals Grand Bourg saw several French people enter the competition. A look back at their performances.

Leygue and Guichard assure against Seurin and Raichman

Thomas Leygue et Dylan Guichard win in two close sets (6 / 4 7 / 5) against their compatriots Julien Seurin et Philemon Raichman. Led by a break in each set, Leygue and Guichard found the resources needed to come back, notably thanks to a better quality of lob and a superiority in the smash in the decisive moments. This victory allows them to continue their journey in the tournament.

Godallier and Marchetti dominate Dardaine and Sireix

Léa Godallier and his Italian partner Giorgia Marchetti logically prevail (6 / 2 6 / 2) against French wild cards Marie-Amelie Dardaine et Camille SireixMore experienced and accustomed to matches at this level on the FIP circuit, Godallier and Marchetti controlled the match from start to finish, leaving no chance for their opponents.

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The Touly / Ginier surprise

The surprise of the day comes from Carla Toully et Jessica Ginier, which are imposed (6 / 4 6 / 4) against the Spanish Patricia martinez fortun (48e) Letizia Maria Manquillo (63rd). Ranked respectively 86e et 112e, the French women put in a great performance by remaining solid in key moments with 12 break points saved in the match. They will play in the next round against Ana Catarina Nogueira (34) and Sara Ruiz Soto (31).

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The next matches will be broadcast from 19 p.m. with the match between Bastien Blanque and Johan Begeron, then that of Timéo Fonteny and Yoan Boronad.

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 !