The first part of today's day at Cupra FIP Finals Grand Bourg was mixed for the French representatives. A look back at their performances.

Léa Godallier and Giorgia Marchetti lose in the eighth

Léa Godallier et Giorgia Marchetti, bow to Marina lobo et Tereza Navarro (seeded 8) on the score of 1/6 6/3 6/1. After a perfectly controlled first set, where they showed all their quality by winning 6/1, the French and the Italian suffered a turning point at 3/3 in the second set. A few bad decisions prevented them from breaking, and they conceded the set in the process. More confident, the Spanish dominated the third set, taking advantage of Marchetti's numerous unforced errors to conclude 6/1. A frustrating defeat for a duo who had started this match well.

Collombon and Martinez solid for their entry into the competition

Alix Collombon and his Spanish partner Araceli Martinez, seeded 3, won their first match against Marta Talavan et Martina Calvo Santamaria on the score of 6 / 2 6 / 3. Very effective in important moments, they win 5 decisive points out of 7 and convert 5 station wagons on their 7 opportunities, while their opponents only achieve 2 breaks out of 17 balls obtainedThis solidity in key moments allows them to impose themselves with authority and continue their journey in the tournament.

Leygue and Guichard dominated by Fernandez and Jimenez

Thomas Leygue and Dylan Guichard bow to Anthony Fernandez et Jose jimenez casas, seeded 8, with a score of 6 / 2 6 / 3The Spanish impose their rhythm and achieve 5 station wagons, preventing the French from finding their game. With only 33 points won against 58, Leygue and Guichard were unable to compete with the consistency of their opponents. A logical defeat against a better ranked pair.

Touly and Ginier stopped by Ruiz and Nogueira

Carla Toully et Jessica Ginier, who had performed well in the first round, lost to Sara Ruiz et Ana Catarina Nogueira (seed 6) on the score of 6 / 1 6 / 3. Dominated, the French were unable to establish their game against a superior Spanish pair. Despite this defeat, their victory in the first round remains a great satisfaction.

Alone Alix Collombon, associated with Araceli Martinez, continues the adventure in the quarter-finals for the French. However, there is still a chance with Bastien Blanque et Johan Bergeron, who will play their round of 19 match tonight from 2 p.m. Opposed to the number XNUMX seed, Victor Ruiz et I fight Capra, the “BB” will have a lot to do to secure their place in the quarter-finals.

The match can be followed live on Padel MagTV.

Benjamin Dupouy

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