The men's semi-final of the FIP GOLD of Lyon opposed the number 7 seed, Francisco Guerrero et Jairus Baptist, to the surprise of the tournament, Carlos Perez Cabeza et Adrian Ronco Lopez, a team from the qualifications.

The start of the match was marked by service games quickly won by both sides, with relatively short rallies. The teams were looking to adjust, especially since the track was a little slower than at the start of the tournament. 2-1, Bautista/Guerrero managed to take the advantage by breaking their opponents, taking advantage of the numerous faults committed by Perez Cabeza and Ronco Lopez.

From this point on, the number 7 seed gained confidence, adopting a very aggressive game at the net. Fran Guerrero speaks of his experience, using his viper to exhaust his opponents, while benefiting from the errors of Perez Cabeza and Ronco Lopez, who seem to have difficulty getting into their match. The set therefore logically turns to the advantage of Bautista/Guerrero, who win 6-2.

A second set similar to the first

Favorites Bautista/Guerrero start this second set perfectly, continuing their aggressive dynamic, with a Fran Guerrero particularly fit, who controls the game wonderfully, allowing Baptist to conclude the points. Despite a more competitive second set from Perez Cabeza/Ronco Lopez, who are more dynamic and precise, they concede a break to 3-2. From there, Bautista/Guerrero take place against a pair that seems to have exhausted its resources, unable to get back into the game.

Second set: 6/2

Final score: 6-2 6-2

Probably worn out by the qualifications, with two additional matches and several encounters played in three sets, Carlos Perez Cabeza et Adrian Ronco Lopez bow out in the semi-finals after a superb run at FIP GOLD of Lyon. Baptist et Guerrero will face in the final either Gonzalo Rubio et Pablo Lijói.e Alex Chozas et Leo AugsburgerThe final will be played on the central track, not before 15 room.

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 !