Le FIP Platinum Marseille is already shaping up to be one of the major highlights of the start of the 2026 season. For the first time in its history, Marseille hosts a FIP Platinum tournament the highest level of the international circuit outside Premier PadelAnd the least we can say is that the lineup on offer is simply enormous, with many players from the world's top 30 expected on the slopes.
A very strong male-dominated scene, balancing continuity and new projects
En seeded 1 , we will find Fran Guerrero / Javi Leal This pairing knows each other perfectly after having shared much of the 2025 season together. Their consistency and shared experience make them natural favorites for this FIP Platinum award.
La seeded 2 will be composed of Lucas Bergamini / Javi Garrido , a new association for 2026 The two players had already crossed paths in 2024 and decided to relaunch this project with high ambitions. Marseille will serve as the first real-world test.
En TS3 Now for another highly anticipated new feature: Torito Aguirre / Álex Arroyo An explosive pair, capable of turning any match around, and which intrigues as much as it excites on paper.
La seeded 4 will gather Javi García / Javi Barahona , one of the most consistent pairs of the 2025 season, rarely below their level and always complicated to maneuver.
En TS5 , we will find Sanyo Gutierrez / Gonzalo Alfonso , a duo already seen in 2025. Note that Sanyo will follow directly after the French Interclub Championships where he will be very much present, proof of his desire to quickly get back into the swing of things in 2026.
La seeded 6 will be occupied by Alex Ruiz / Juanlu Esbrí , winners of the FIP Platinum Lyon , and already very strong in major events.
En TS7 , also a new association: Jairo Bautista / Lucas Campagnolo , a blend of power and experience that could quickly make headlines.
Finally, the seeded 8 will be composed of Argentinians Valentino Libaak / Alex Chozas , a young, ambitious pair.
High-profile underdogs and explosive qualifiers
Behind the top 8, the field remains extremely competitive. qualifications The competition is expected to be particularly challenging with many French athletes involved.
We will follow the Thomas Leygue returns to the international circuit , associated with Portuguese Nuno deus (48th in the world). A twist of fate, since it was against him that Leygue was injured last June. A highly symbolic return.
Another pair to watch: Dylan Guichard / Clement Geens , two players who know each other perfectly and who have already shared the track together.
We will also find Johan Bergeron / Timéo Fonteny , Julien Seurin / Thomas Vanbauce , while the waiting list teeming with ambitious French people: Vives / Joris , Raichman / Muesser , Boronad / Robert , Seux / Hugounenq , Courrin / Pillon , Among others.
An equally prestigious female portrait
The women's competition will also be a spectacular event.
La seeded 1 will be occupied by the brand new pair Alejandra Salazar / Alejandra Alonso , one of the most anticipated projects of the season. Marseille will allow us to immediately measure their potential.
En TS2 , we will find Aranzazu Osoro / Victoria Iglesias A solid and experienced duo.
La seeded 3 will be composed of Lucía Sainz / Raquel Eugenio , while the TS4 will align Jimena Velasco / Marta Barrera .
La TS5 will highlight the new association Sharifova / Borrero , which was highly anticipated after their official announcement.
En TS6 , Lucía Martínez / Águeda Pérez , and in TS7 , Laura Luján / Ana Catarina Nogueira will also form pairs capable of going far.
La seeded 8 will be occupied by Alix Collombon / Jana Montes , with a French player who will play a major role in front of the French public.
Also note the presence of Carla Touly / Camila Fassio A very solid pair outside the top 8, capable of upsetting the hierarchy. Behind them in qualifying, there will be numerous French pairs ready to reach the main draw. Note that the qualifying rounds will be held at the CAP7 club. Padel.
A historic moment for Marseille
With such a dense plateau , highly anticipated new projects , a blend of experience and youth , and an strong French presence , FIP Platinum Marseille is shaping up to be a major event on the 2026 calendar .
For a first in the Phocaean city, the scene is set: A very high level of competition, a spectacular event, and a contest that could leave a lasting impression right from this inaugural edition. .
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