The task was too great for the last French representatives involved this Wednesday morning at the FIP Platinum MarseilleAfter their impressive performance the previous day, Johan Bergeron and Timéo Fonteny saw their journey end in the round of 16 against Argentina Alex Chozas and Tino LibaakEarlier that morning, Carla Touly and Camila Fassio were also stopped by the No. 7 seed Ana Catarina Nogueira / Laura LujánOverall, the seeded teams lived up to expectations in this first round of 16.
Bergeron / Fonteny: a defeat full of hope
In 2026, many will be closely following the development of the new French pair. Bergeron / Fonteny, in search of great stories on the FIP circuit. After a dream first round, marked by a huge performance against Diego García (47th) et Adrián Marqués (100th)Having been beaten in two sets 7/5 6/4, optimism was the order of the day before these eighth games.
But the draw offered a real challenge: Alex Chozas et Tino Libaak, a young Argentinian prodigy destined for a future at the very top of the world rankings. And yet, the French held their own against their opponents for a long time.
Bergeron and Fonteny started the match perfectly and earned two break points right away 1/1 on Libaak's serve. Two missed opportunities, but a message sent. The first set remained extremely close until... 4/4The Argentinians chose this moment to raise their game and break at the best possible time. 5/4With a service to follow and fresh balls, Chozas and Libaak conclude the first set, not without difficulty.
The second set was less spectacular for the French. Experience in major tournaments made the difference and tipped the scales in favor of the South Americans. Final score: 6 / 4 6 / 3. A defeat that seemed logical on paper, but far from worrying after a more than convincing performance in Marseille. An extremely valuable tournament to prepare for what's to come.
Touly/Fassio stopped by the No. 7 seed
After qualifying following the Dutchwoman's injury-related withdrawal Marcella Koek, although leading a set, the pair Touly / Fassio fell to a stronger opponent. On track 3 of the Palais des Sports, Ana Catarina Nogueira (39th) et Laura Lujan (54e) imposed their rhythm and control to win in two sets 6 / 3 6 / 4A benchmark match to understand the level to be reached: it is precisely in this type of confrontation that Carla Toully will have to make the difference this season to pick up points and continue climbing the standings.
A successful start for Salazar / Alonso, same for Bergamini / Garrido
In Marseille, Alejandra Salazar has launched his final season on the professional circuit. For this last grand lap, the Spanish legend is partnered with Ale Alonso, and their new collaboration gets off to a perfect start with a controlled victory against Casali / Domínguez, 6 / 3 6 / 4.
At men's, Javi Garrido, back at the highest level after a complicated 2025, now shares the track with the Brazilian Lucas BergaminiA lightning-fast start for the Spanish-Brazilian pair, who dispatched the opponent in less than an hour. Marc Sintes / Daniel Santigosarecent winners of the FIP Silver award in Caen, 6 / 1 6 / 3.
The other results from the morning's round of 16
Male table
- Alejandro Ruiz / Juanlu Esbri VS Jose Jimenez Casas / Maximiliano Sanchez Blasco : 6/3 6/2
- Javier Garcia / Javier Barahona VS Luciano Capra / Victor Ruiz : 6/3 6/7
- sanyo gutierrez / Gonzalo Alfonso VS Jofre / Castaño : 6/3, 6/4
Female table
- Marta Borrero / Ksenia Sharifova VS Jill Hemmes / Britt Luttikhuis : 6/2 6/2
- Lucía Sainz / Rocío Eugenio VS Andrea Martínez Sanjuán / Anna Ortiz Gascó : 6/4 6/2
- Júlia Velasco / Marina Barrera de la Fuente VS Marina Lobo / Lara Arruabarrena : 3/6 6/1 6/2
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