The quarter-finals of FIP Silver Bandol delivered their verdict this Saturday. While French hopes were dashed in the men's draw, the women's draw will still count. Three French women in the semi-finals thanks to the qualifications of Louise Bahurel , Marie-Amelie Dardaine et Clara Mansart .
Fonteny and Boronad fall after a hard fight
It was one of the tournament's attractions. Gathered exceptionally in Bandol, Timeo Fonteny et Yoan Boronad hoped to continue their impressive run.
Facing the Spanish Daniel Luna Peinado et Nacho Moragues Moltó (TS3), the two young Frenchmen put up a high-level fight but ended up losing in three sets: 6/7 6/1 4/6 .
After losing an extremely tight first set in a tiebreak, Fonteny and Boronad responded perfectly by dominating the second set. But the Spaniards regained their composure in the deciding set to secure a place in the semifinals.
A frustrating but encouraging elimination for the two Frenchmen, who had ambitions to go far in this tournament.
Jover and Toppin stopped after their exploit
Having defeated the number 1 seed in the round of 16, Alexander Toppin et Louis Jover hoped to continue their incredible journey.
Unfortunately for the French, the task proved too great against the Italians. Santino Giuliani Lombardo et Juan Manuel Lasgoity (TS6), who prevailed 6 / 3 6 / 2 .
Joris and Robert fall to the 4th seed
Last French pair entered in the men's draw, Maxime Joris et Jeremy Robert failed to pull off a major upset against the Spanish. Juan Zamora Perez et Alejandro Garcia Calahorro (TS4).
The Spanish team won. 6 / 4 6 / 3 and continue their journey towards the semi-finals.
Result: no French representative will be present in the men's semi-finals.
Bahurel maintains his position
In the women's table, Louise Bahurel and the Spanish Valeria Atencia Basilio (TS4) perfectly controlled their quarter-final.
They imposed themselves 6 / 3 6 / 1 face Kimy Barla et Marie maligo , thus securing their place in the semi-finals.
A major challenge now awaits them as they will face the number 1 seed. Lorena Vano et Xenia Clasca Vidiella .
Dardaine and Mansart pull off the big coup
The best French performance of the day came from Marie-Amelie Dardaine et Clara Mansart .
Facing the 5th seed, the British Lisa Rachel Phillips and of the Frenchwoman Fiona Ligi They knew how to make the difference in the important moments to prevail. 7 / 5 7 / 6 .
A landmark victory that opens the doors to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Semi-final posters
Sunday's program looks particularly challenging with two French women still in contention in the women's final four and four Spanish pairs in the men's semi-finals.
Women's semi-finals (9am)
Lorena Vano / Xenia Clasca Vidiella (TS1) vs Valeria Atencia Basilio / Louise Bahurel (TS4)
Carmen Castillon Gamez / Maria Portillo Perez (TS3) vs Marie-Amélie Dardaine / Clara Mansart
Men's semi-finals (starting at 10:30 am)
Juan Zamora Perez / Alejandro Garcia Calahorro (TS4) vs Ignacio Archieri / Jaume Romera Barcelo (TS2)
Santino Giuliani Lombardo / Juan Manuel Lasgoity (TS6) vs Daniel Luna Peinado / Nacho Moragues Moltó (TS3)
The finals are scheduled for the afternoon in Bandol.
I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !
































































































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