Le FIP Rise Abu Dhabi main draw begins this Thursday, December 5. This tournament, which brings together 32 pairs, is a golden opportunity for players to collect valuable points before the end of the year. Organized by the International Federation of Padel (FIP), it offers an opportunity to progress in the world ranking, especially for four French players in the running.

Arthur Hugounneng: the French hope

Seeded number 7 in the tournament, Arthur Hugounneng, 25th French player, represents the main French hope. Associated with Spanish Sergi Guimet Bigas, he will start the competition this Thursday at 14:00 p.m. (French time) against a Brazilian pair from the qualifiers: C. Chiodi Appel / M. Panzetti Camasmie.

Rouanet and Vincent: the 100% French pair

A little further down the table, the French pair formed by Nicolas Rouanet (392nd worldwide, 14th French) and Pierre-Vincent (362nd in the world, 65th in France) will be looking to create a surprise. Their first challenge looks set to be difficult: they will face the Spanish Alejandro Chaveli Canovas and the Emirati Majed Al Janahi à 20:00 p.m. (French time).

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Laura Buteau: the female hope on the French side

In women, Laura Buteau, seeded number 10 (and 17th French player), will team up with the Portuguese Gabriela andradeTheir entry into the competition will pit them against the Hispanic pair A. Caro Cantin / M. Vega. The match is scheduled for 14:00 p.m. (French time), with the aim of achieving the 16nd final.

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Objective: to collect as many international points as possible

With the 2024 season coming to a close, the FIP Rise Abu Dhabi represents one of the last opportunities for the French to improve their position at FIP ranking. The performances of the blue will be followed closely, in the hope of seeing the tricolor colors shine in the Emirates. See you until 8 December to follow their journey and their performances on the international stage !

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Noah Daumain

I took a bubble in my first tournament Padel. Since then, it has become a passion,
with one goal: to never again finish a game without scoring a goal. This sport is
now an integral part of my life, to the point of leaving feathers there. I often burn myself
elbows trying to catch all the balls. "A true love story."

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