Having launched their association a few weeks ago,  Bastien Blanqué and Maxime Joris  are preparing to continue their project on their land. Scheduled from  September 1st to 6th, 2026 at Forest Hill in Marnes-la-Coquette , the second edition of  FIP Marne II  will welcome a French pair who are certainly not lacking in ambition. Between  Blanqué's experience and track record , six-time French champion, and  Joris' international experience As a member of the French team and already the author of two titles on the FIP circuit this season, the two Frenchmen have serious arguments to play leading roles in the Hauts-de-Seine.

A project that is already gaining momentum

Launched just a few weeks ago, the association between  Bastien Blanqué and Maxime Joris  wasted no time in displaying his ambitions. For their first joint appearance at  P2 of Bordeaux,  The duo had certainly experienced a frustrating start with an early elimination, but this defeat clearly hadn't shaken their confidence in this new project. On the contrary, the two Frenchmen quickly found their rhythm and the results soon followed. After a  quarter-final at FIP ​​Silver in Koksijde Blanqué and Joris were eliminated during the  FIP Bronze Frascati, their first title together , in just four tournaments played side by side.

This victory rewards the duo's first few weeks of work and, above all, confirms that this partnership can achieve great things. Beyond the trophy, this win also had a tangible impact on the standings:  Blanqué has gained 19 places to return to 183rd in the world rankings , While  Joris has climbed 16 places and is now ranked 207th. A particularly interesting dynamic as we approach the  FIP Marnes II , where the two Frenchmen will arrive with enhanced status and confidence.

Blanqué and Joris win the FIP Bronze in Frascati, a first that promises more to come

Bastien Blanqué, the comeback of a champion

It's difficult to talk about  Bastien Blanqué  without mentioning his status in French padel.  Six-time French champion A former French number one for three seasons and a bronze medalist at the World Championships, the Toulouse native boasts one of the most impressive track records in French padel. However,  2026 proved to be more challenging in terms of results After starting the year ranked 119th in the world, Blanqué gradually slipped down the rankings until he dropped out of the Top 200 in July. This fall was primarily due to less prolific results on the FIP circuit.  No finals will be played in 2026 before the summer. , with their best result being a semi-final at the FIP Bronze in Rijswijk and two quarter-finals.

This period should be put into perspective for a player of his caliber, especially since the trend already seems to be reversing. His association with  Maxime Joris  allowed him to regain success, culminating in his victory in Frascati  first title of the season A success that also allowed him to rejoin the  top 200 worldwide,  and which, added to its  selection for the Mediterranean Games of Taranto , confirms that Bastien Blanqué remains fully regarded as one of the leading figures in French padel.

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Maxime Joris, a trajectory that only needs to accelerate

À  25 years ,  Maxime Joris  already possesses solid experience at the very highest level. The Bordeaux native, who has reached the  155th place in the world , had been forced to end its 2025 season after a  groin injury requiring surgery Returning this year, he quickly found his way back to success, but at the cost of several changes of partners.

He initially launched his project with  Manuel Vives , an association that enabled him to win the  FIP Bronze in Singapore before continuing alongside  Jeremy Robert It was finally the call from  Bastien Blanqué  which reshuffled the cards for the rest of his season, with, once again, immediate success since both men won at  FIP Bronze Frascati.  

Joris has therefore already  two titles to his credit in 2026 proof of his ability to perform despite a season marked by several changes of partners.  French International The Bordeaux native also possesses valuable experience with the French national team, having notably participated in the  2024 World Championships in Doha  and  European Championships 2025 in Cádiz .

Maxime Joris: "If Bastien Blanqué hadn't called me, I would have finished the year with Jérémy Robert."

Marnes, the next step in an ambitious project

 Bastien Blanqué's experience and consistency  pair wonderfully with  the power and physical qualities of Maxime Joris . Two different profiles, but which on paper have many strengths to form a team that is difficult to maneuver on the FIP circuit.

They also share the same work environment since  The two Frenchmen are coached by Pablo Ayma , coach of the French national team. A common reference that can facilitate their work and allow them to quickly find their bearings together.

A few months after participating in the  first edition of the tournament Bastien Blanqué will therefore return to Forest Hill with the desire to do better. Partnered with  Yoan Boronad he had then reached the  round of XNUMX , before bowing to  Benjamin Tison and Adrien Maigret This time alongside Maxime Joris, the Frenchman will inevitably have other ambitions.  With such a pair at the start, it's hard to imagine the two men not playing leading roles at FIP ​​Marne II. 

Raphael Degironde

As a padel fan and player, I scan the padel scene: Beware, you are being watched!

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