Julien Seurin (172) and Spaniard Albert Trillas Garcia (201) won the FIP Bronze Kuala Lumpur this Sunday after a hard-fought and tactical final against the 5th seed, Marc Bernils Garcia (325) and Sergi Nogueras Lorenz (258). Final score:  6/4 6/7 6/3 .

A mastered first set

In conditions  very fast As night fell on the Malaysian grounds, the four players had to adapt to a very tense game, close to the net. It was difficult to lob in these conditions: the strategy was simple: keep the balls low and look for the slightest opening.

À  3/3 in the first set , Seurin and Trillas took advantage of a few mistakes from their opponents, and especially sharp forward throws, to break at the right time. They continued and logically won the first set:  6/4 .

Bernils and Nogueras return

The second set was extremely close, with each pair easily winning their service games. In this  duel of nerves , the tie-break is imposed, and this time, it is  Bernils and Nogueras  who take the upper hand to return to one round everywhere:  6/7 .

The perfect finish

The third set started ideally for the Franco-Spanish. On a disputed golden point, Nogueras touched the net while trying to block a smash, offering the  entry station wagon  to Seurin / Trillas. Behind, Seurin and Trillas did not give up and maintained their lead until the end:  6/3 .

A winning return for Seurin

It’s a  very symbolic title  for Julien Seurin, who was making his return to the FIP circuit after several physical setbacks and last-minute withdrawals. He pocketed  40 FIP points  and leaves with confidence for the rest of the season.

Starting next week, we will find him at  FIP Silver Egypt , alongside another well-known Frenchman:  Thomas Vanbauce A promising first association between two players in form... to watch closely!

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 !