Facing Marta Talavan and Julieta Bidahorria, the French pair Ginier-Barbier / Touly had to give up due to a back injury to the French number 3.

During the draw, Carla Touly confided that “On paper it was not a good draw“And for good reason, Marta Talavan and Julieta Bidahorria, respectively ranked 29th and 39th in the world, are experienced players, used to the main draws. From the very first exchanges, the experience was felt. Despite a more intense second game, the French struggled to keep up the pace and were quickly overwhelmed. The Spanish-Argentine pair leads 5/0.

Carla Touly Jessica Ginier-Barbier GPM 2024

The French No. 3 could not continue

At the change of ends, Carla Touly complains of back pain and requests a medical time-out. Back on the track, the French pair won their first game but ended up losing the first set 6/1.

In the second set, the Frenchwoman is unrecognizable. Every movement becomes difficult and her body language shows that she is on the verge of breaking down. At 2/0, 15/15, as she prepares to serve, emotion overwhelms her. A few moments later, it is too much and the French number 3 is forced to give up. With tears in her eyes and a towel over her face, Carla Touly leaves the Philippe Chatrier moved and applauded by the audience.

In the post-match interview, Marta Talavan had some comforting words for the Frenchwoman: “It’s a chance to be able to play on a track like this. We’re on a very good dynamic with Julieta. Carla is very strong, I wish her a good recovery. I was very sad to see her like that at home, she has all my support.”

Worried before the World Cup?

We hope it's nothing serious for Carla Touly, especially with the Doha World Championships are fast approaching in less than a month. We wish him a good recovery and above all a quick return to the slopes.

Vincent Gallie

A fan of oval ball, round ball and also racket sports, he was bitten by padel during his adolescence in Galicia. As comfortable in front of the camera as behind a microphone, Vince will be able to bring his vision and expertise as a passionate fan of the little yellow ball.

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