Philémon Raichman and Maxime Joris create a sensation in Chile, qualifying for the semi-finals of the tournament. And with authority!
From Friday, the French started the tournament very well, winning in two sets against the Argentine pair Facundo Aguirre (717) et Branco Ovelar Mendez (717) Victory 6/4 7/6, enough to give the tricolors confidence in this FIP Rise.
Saturday, the number 6 seed started his day against an Argentinian-Chilean pair. A new victory with great authority, 6 / 0 7 / 6Facing Patricio Leon (621) et Nicolas Antonio Lujan Castaneda (456)
In the quarterfinals, Things are getting tough for Philémon and Maxime. They face the number 2 seed, the Chilean pair Gonzalo Valdivieso Comesana (621) et Cristobal Molina (176). But, true black cats of the local players, the two Frenchmen won the match in three sets, after a big fight: 1/6 7/6 6/4.
This Sunday, in the semi-final, they will face two Argentine players, seeded 7, Pablo Molina Tofanelli (293) et Gaston Lazzarini (484), to try to secure a place in the final!
Match at 13 p.m. local time (17 p.m. in France), broadcast live on the FIP Youtube channel !