They did it again! After eliminating the No. 1 and No. 7 seeds in qualifying, Adrien Maigret et Olivier Guy de Chamisso have just completed a exploit au FIP Platinum LyonThe two Frenchmen beat the pair Emilio Sánchez Chamero (65th) / Enzo Jensen (74th) on the score of 6/7 7/6 6/1, after having saved five match points in the second set tie-break!

A stunning victory against a top 100 pair

Trailing by a set and in great danger in the second set, the French showed a exceptional mental to turn the situation around. They have saved five match points in the tie-break, completely changing the dynamics of the match.

Behind, the Spaniards cracked physically and mentally, leaving Maigret and Guy de Chamisso unfold in a one-sided third set.

An Adrien Maigret found

Author of an XXL performance, Adrien Maigret is perhaps at his best level in more than 2 years. Very offensive, sharp at the net, precise on the volleys, he impressed with his lucidity in key momentsHis experience made the difference in the tense passages.

Olivier Guy de Chamisso, 16 years old and already monstrous

At only 16 years, Olivier Guy de Chamisso has bluffed everyone again. A incredible maturity, a exceptional defense, decisive in smash and a physical intensity who made his opponents bend. A real wall, he perfectly supported his partner throughout the match.

Exceptional dynamics in Lyon

After eliminating the number 1 seed and then the number 7 seed in qualifying, the French continued with a third prestigious victory against a pair from the world's top 100. Their journey is already HISTORY in this FIP Platinum at home.

Next challenge: a very high-level eighth

Adrien Maigret and Olivier Guy de Chamisso will face tomorrow either González / Guerrero (TS2), or Jiménez / Sánchez Blasco, for a place in the quarter-finals. One thing is certain: confidence is totalCarried by their public, the two Frenchmen are riding an impressive wave and have nothing left to lose.

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 !