Le FIP Silver of Caltanissetta continues with its share of surprises, and on the French side, they are only three French to defend the national colors in eighth finals . After the unexpected eliminations of two large French pairs Carla Toully et Ana Dominguez Gracia and Bastien Blanqué and Johan Bergeron , all eyes are now on the last three French representatives still in the running.
Maxime Joris and Guillem Figuerola: a solid entry into the competition
The Franco-Spanish pair composed of Maxime Joris (165e) and Guillem Figuerola Santiago (154th) started his tournament perfectly. Opposed to Pau Minano Ortinez (196e) and Antonio Varo Ramos (192nd), they won 6/4 6/2 with authority.
En eighth finals , they will face tougher opposition: Andres Fernandez Lancha (120e) and Enzo Jensen Sirvent (142nd). The match is scheduled for second rotation of 12:30 p.m. on the Manfredonico court .
Godallier and Bellver: the second seed holds its own
In the ladies, Léa Godallier (58th) and the Spanish Sandra Bellver Fructuoso (53rd) secured their status as seeded 2 by winning 6/4 6/3 against Lorena Vano (71e) and Claudia Escacena Montero (123e).
They will face in round of XNUMX a pair from the qualifications: Elsa Terranova (174e) and Camilla Livioni (372nd). The match is scheduled for second rotation of 9:30 p.m. on the short Svevo .
Hugounenq and Guimet: the lucky losers who seize their chance
The nice French surprise of the day comes from Arthur Hugounenq (270e) and Sergi Guimet Bigas (233e). Rescued at the last minute after being eliminated in the 3rd round of qualifying, they bounced back perfectly by beating Gerard Gimeno Centelles (521th) / Jairo Rueda (490th) with a score of 6/3 6/2.
They will face Round of 8 Riccardo Sinicropi (171e) and Steve Piernicola Stracquadaini (318th), a pair that created a surprise by eliminating the seeded 8 , Jaume Romera Barcelo (126th) / Simone Cremona (75th). See you in second rotation of 12:30 p.m. on the short Rahal .
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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