French players shine in the Netherlands! Bastien Blanqué (113) and Johan Bergeron (118) and Carla Touly (82) and Ana Dominguez (78), have qualified for the quarter-finals of the FIP Bronze Wood, after controlled victories in the last 16.

Blanqué and Bergeron in demonstration

The “BB” have made their experience known in dominating Daniele Cattaneo (165) and Hector Vazquez Lopez (364) on a clear score of 6 / 2 6 / 0. A perfect start to the tournament for the French, who only lost four games in two matches.

En quarterfinal, they will face Seeded 7, Sten Richters (170) and Bram Meijer (182). On paper, The French are favourites, but watch out for the Dutch pair, who will be playing at home and could cause problems. Match scheduled for today at 16 p.m. on court 7.

Perfect start to the tournament for Carla Touly and Ana Dominguez

In the ladies, Carla Touly and her Spanish partner Ana Dominguez started their tournament perfectly by winning 6/3 6/1 against Ana Elliot Garcia-Montaner (245) and Leire Uriarte Medina (223). A well-controlled match which allows them to access the quarter-finals.

They will have a lot to do in the face of seeded 6, Nuria Vivancos (88) and Xenia Clasca Vidiella (84), an experienced pair. The match will be played today at 15pm on court 10.

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 !