THEfemale France team begins its European campaign this Tuesday morning on the occasion of the 2025 European Championship, with a first meeting against the Great Britain. Placed in the group B, the players of Robin Haziza et Baptiste Benetoux are the favorites, but will have to be wary of a British selection that has clearly improved in recent seasons.

An introduction to be negotiated well

On paper, the France has a complete and experienced team. Behind the flagship duo Alix Collombon / Léa Godallier, the French team can count on Carla Toully, Louise Bahurel, Camille Sireix, Charlotte Soubrié, Jessica Ginier-Barber et Lucile PothierA balanced team that offers Haziza several options to approach the competition calmly.

Opposite, the Great Britain will rely in particular on Aimee Gibson et Catherine Rose, two regular players of the FIP Tour, as well as on top Tia Louisa Norton et Abigail Tordoff, to try to shake up the hierarchy.

Posters of the day

The three matches of the meeting will be played on the Central Court From 10 p.m. (French time) :

  • Carla Touly / Léa Godallier vs Abigail Tordoff / Rosie Quirk
  • Alix Collombon / Jessica Ginier-Barbier vs Tia Louisa Norton / Aimee Gibson
  • Lucile Pothier / Louise Bahurel vs Lisa Rachel Phillips / Catherine Rose

To be followed live

This first meeting of the blue is to be continued live on the official FIP YouTube channel, From 10h. An important first test to build confidence before the decisive confrontations of the coming days.

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 !