Le FIP Platinum Marseille delivered new verdicts this Wednesday, with varying fortunes for the French representatives still involved.
Guichard/Geens, logically defeated but combative
Rescued from the main board thanks to their status of lucky losers, Dylan Guichard et Clement Geens inherited a difficult opening draw against the seeded 6, Álex Ruiz et Juanlu Esbri.
Defeat 6 / 4 6 / 2logical on paper, even if the The first set was hookedIn sequences, the Franco-Belgian pair were able to to annoy the Spanish, before the experience and consistency of the favorites make the difference.
It is also important to highlight the physical context Guichard and Geens have been on a winning streak since... last weekend at the interclub competitionthen FIP Platinum Marseille qualifications starting Monday, with two demanding matches on Tuesday, before this first round of the main draw. Naturally, the freshness was not optimal facing a pair of this caliber.
Pothier / Bahurel stop immediately
On the women's side, the French wild card Lucile Pothier / Louise Bahurel bows after 1h15 game face María Morínigo et Blanca Arriola Cerrejón, resulting from the qualifications.
A slight disappointment for French women, who had a interesting draw and could hope to aim for a eighth finalsThey eventually stumble upon a Very sturdy Spanish pair, which confirms his good level and qualifies for the next stage of the tournament.
Two more French hopefuls
It now remains two French hopes in this FIP Platinum Marseille.
Alix Collombon is currently engaged in its first round face Raquel Piltcher et Daiara Valenzuela.
In the evening, it's time for poster of the day in men, with Thomas Leygue associated with Portuguese Nuno deus, opposed to Sanyo Gutiérrez et Gonzalo Alfonso.
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