FIP Tour: contrasting starts for the French between Italy and Hong Kong

The French were involved in several activities this week on the FIP Tour , with initial deadlines in Italy and Lithuania, Vilnius . Between solid entries , expected defeats in tough matches et opportunities seized The French players experienced a day of contrasts. While some pairs continued their journey, others were eliminated in the first round, sometimes in close matches.

Italy – a successful debut for Barsotti/Ligi, Raichman/Muesser fall with honors

For their first tournament together on the FIP Tour this year, Fiona Ligi and Wendy Barsotti They didn't miss their debut. Facing the Italians Cuscela / Pietralunga They won decisively in two sets, 6 / 4, 6 / 1 .

A controlled victory , which immediately validates this new association and allows them to to launch their tournament perfectly .

For men, the task appeared more complex for Philémon Raichman and Yanis Muesser , opposed to a solid pair composed of Clement Geens et Nacho Moragues .

The start of the match was ideal for the French, who won the first set 7/6 But the rest of the match turned in favor of their opponents, who were more consistent in key moments. Geens / Moragues turn the situation around to win in three sets, 6/7, 6/3, 6/4 .

A frustrating defeat , but against high-level opposition, in a match that was generally close.

FIP Tour: a mixed start for the French between Italy and Hong Kong

Hong Kong – Seurin/Vanbauce solid, Fouquet narrowly misses out

The side of Hong Kong FIP Bronze The French have generally launched their campaign well, notably with a Julien Seurin and Thomas Vanbauce made a convincing entry into the competition .

Seurin / Vanbauce unfold

Seed 5 , Seurin and Vanbauce perfectly controlled their first round against the Colombian brothers Boys A one-sided service, concluded on a dual 6/0 .

A victory without faltering which allows them to join the Round of 16 with confidence .

In the next round, they will face the Argentinians Hernan Cortez / Octavio Guardia , from the qualifiers. A match within their reach , but it will require seriousness against opponents who are already well into the tournament.

FIP Silver Réunion II - Vanbauce and Seurin claim a big victory against the 4th seed to advance to the semi-finals

Fouquet very close to qualifying

In the women's table, Alexandra Fouquet , associated with Zhai Yu came very close to qualifying. They faced the Hong Kong pair. Law / Sher They ultimately lost in three sets 3/6, 6/4, 7/5 .

After a successful start to the match , then a solid equalizer in the second set, the Franco-Chinese pair delivered a close fight without managing to make the difference in the decisive set.

A frustrating defeat , but encouraging in its content.

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