After three intense days, the FIP Platinum Lyon enters its decisive phase. This Friday, the quarter-finals are on the program on the slopes of Lyon Sports Palace.
No more French in the running, but some fine performances
The adventure ends here for the French representatives. Léa Godallier et Giorgia Marchetti came close to victory against the number 6 seed Castelló / Rufo, Maigret and Guy de Chamisso were stopped by Jimenez and Sanchez Blasco, while Dylan Guichard et Manuel Vives suffered the law of Zapata / CabezaDespite everything, the French leave with valuable FIP points and experience at this level.
Very tough quarters for the women
All top 8 seeds are present in the last women's square, proof of a particularly homogeneous table.
Center Court Program:
- 11h00: Ksenia Sharifova / Marina Lobo vs Aranza Osoro / Victoria Iglesias
- Followed by Tamara Icardo / Marina Guinart vs Nuria Rodríguez / Giulia Dal Pozzo
- 17h30: Lorena Rufo / Jessica Castelló vs Lucía Sainz / Alejandra Alonso
- On track 2 (17:00 p.m.) : Alejandra Salazar / Martina Calvo vs Bea Caldera / Carmen Goenaga
In the men's race, two seeded players fell
On the men's side, the level remains just as impressive. While the logic is generally respected, two surprises marked the start of the tournament: the seeded No. 2 González / Guerrero, eliminated upon entry by Jiménez / Sánchez Blasco, And the seeded n°6 Garrido / Diego Gil, beaten by Sintes / Santigosa.
Men's program of the day:
- 14h00: Álex Ruiz / Juanlu Esbrí vs Javi Barahona / Javi García
- 15h30: Martín Di Nenno / Javi Leal vs Agustín Torre / Sanyo Gutiérrez
- 19h00: Teo Zapata / Curro Cabeza vs Edu Alonso / Juan Tello
- Then: José Jiménez / Maxi Sánchez Blasco vs Marc Sintes / Daniel Santigosa
High-level matches, with explosive duels expected on both tracks. Join us tonight to find out the four semi-finals of the FIP Platinum Lyon 2025.
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