While the  FIP Bronze Marnes  monopolizes attention in France, several French players are also involved this week in other international tournaments.  FIP Tour , including highly anticipated debuts at  FIP Silver Oeiras  and  FIP Silver London .

Alix Collombon launches her new association with Sharifova in Portugal

Au  FIP Silver Oeiras , all eyes will be on  Alix Collombon The French number 1 begins a new partnership with the Russian  Ksenia Sharifova For their first tournament together, they arrive with the status of  seeded 2 .

For their first match, they will face  Maria Garin  et  Lucia Dionisio Laureano A first round that looks manageable on paper for the Franco-Russian pair, who will quickly seek to develop their understanding and teamwork.

Still in Portugal, we will also find  Laura Buteau , associated with the British  Abigail Tordoff For their first match, they will face the Portuguese.  Claudia Gaspar  et  Bruna Albuquerque Melo .

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Carla Touly and Steffi Merah in London

Au  FIP Silver London Several French women will also be worth watching.

 Steffi Merah  will play her first round alongside the German  Tess de Vocht . They will be opposed to  Lucy Jones  et  Gabriele Strolyte .

For its part,  Carla Toully  She arrives at this tournament with a high profile. Partnered with the Spanish player  Amanda Lopez Morale The French woman is  seeded 4  and will benefit from a direct entry into the round of 16.

Benjamin Dufour emerged from the qualifying rounds

In the men's category, a great performance for  Benjamin Dufour who managed to get through the qualifiers with the Romanian  Horia Vladimir Nedelcu .

For their entry into the main table of the  FIP Silver London They will face another pair who came through the qualifiers: the British.  Chris Salisbury  et  Alfonso Patacho An interesting draw to try and secure a place in the second round.

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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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