The 2025 FIP Tour season has come to an end, and it's time for French players to take stock. Between revelations, confirmations, hopes, and uncertainties, French padel is reflecting on its strengths and areas for improvement.

A season marked by some impressive breakthroughs

This year, several French people dared to dive into le the deep end of the international circuitFor example, during the Hong Kong FIP BronzeThe men's final pitted two very French pairs against each other: Johan Bergeron / Timéo Fonteny on one side, and Dylan Guichard / Antonio Luque On the other hand, a 75% French duel which shows that the French team is gaining in strength.

Other players have made multiple attempts on the circuit: some have entered qualifying rounds for FIP Silver tournaments, such as during the FIP Silver of Caltanissettawith names like Thomas Seux, Nathan Courrin, Arthur Hugounenq, Yoan Boronad et Timeo Fonteny.

We were able to highlight the victory of Nicolas RouanetIn a duet with Isaac huysveldThey won the tournament FIP Bronze Fovea, first international title on the circuit, obtained after a close final 7 / 5 7 / 6. This achievement clearly illustrates the potential of the French team to carve out a place for themselves on the world stage..

FIP 2025 Rankings: French players put to the test in the world rankings

In 2025, the FIP points scale and distribution were updated, which changed the balance of the ranking.

While the world's top rankings remain dominated (among men) by stars like Agustín Tapia ou Arturo Coello, The challenge for the French remains to break through this ceiling of the top 100-150.

If we regain the victory of Nicolas RouanetIt marks a rise in power: the 40 points earned when FIP Bronze Fovea allow him to get closer to the world top 200, an encouraging indicator for a French player.

Overall, the assessment remains nuanced: the gap with the “historical” nations like Spain, Argentina, etc. remains. Many French drivers fluctuate between qualifying and the early rounds., sometimes struggling to string together good results. To go further, they will certainly need more consistency, experience, and solid partnerships.

French sideSome progress deserves to be highlighted, even if for the two best French players, it was more complicated: Alix Collombon ends his season 32th in the world And she could lose the points she earned last year at the FIP FINALS in Bourg-en-Bresse in two weeks. For Léa Godallier, there have been ups and downs, even if 2026 looks set to be more stable.
Behind them, players like Carla Toully ou Louise Bahurel continue to climb gradually.

The French players play more, travel more, and are facing more high-level competition.
And even though the gap with the Spanish remains significant, several French players have clearly taken a step forward this season.

The leaders confirm

  • Alix Collombon She remains the benchmark. Even though the competition has intensified, she continues to be the most consistent French player on the international stage. Her appearances in the main draws of major tournaments have kept the French flag flying high on the major circuits.
  • Léa Godallier Ranked 63rd in the world, the Frenchwoman has made a strong start alongside the Italian. Giorgia MarchettiThe one who had already reached the Top 40 worldwide hopes to be able to return to this level as early as next year.
    It should be noted that she recently won the FIP Silver of Bandol and the FIP Bronze of Agrigento.
  • Carla ToullyA true revelation last year, she has confirmed her potential. Her consistency in the FIP rankings and her ability to cause upsets against more experienced pairs prove that she can quickly aim for the FIP top 50.
  • Jessica Ginier has regained an interesting rhythm, notably with a victory in FIP Bronze.

The new generation is pushing from behind

2025 was also the year of real progress for some profiles:

  • Louise Bahurel, which is making a steady climb in the rankings thanks to some brilliant performances in FIP Bronze and Silver.
  • Kimy Barla et Lou Lambert-AgostiHaving made their debut on the international circuit, they earned a quarter of a FIP Silver award. A pair to watch for the 2026 season.

This generation possesses talent, marginand above all, an increasingly international mindset.

Eléah Couvercelle

Racket sports have always been a part of my life, and padel was the obvious choice. Discovered in Marbella as a child, it has since become an integral part of my sporting and family life.

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