The  round of XNUMX  started as soon as  10:30  across all tracks, with many French athletes involved and a  Overall, a mixed assessment. Between  clear defeats ,  frustrating matches  et  genuine satisfactions , this start to the day nevertheless allows  four French pairs  to secure their qualification for the next stage.

Track 1 – Baker

Pierre Perez Le Tiec and Olivier Guy de Chamisso lost 6/1 6/2 against Ferran Insa Sotillo / Iago Fuertes Leonardo. The Spaniards were  above in all aspects of the game , with a very young Iago Fuertes who was particularly strong, very  physical  and devastating in  bajada . Defeat  logical More  disappointing considering the score .

On the other hand, a great performance from  Clara Mansart / Marie Rondot , who prevailed against Maria Martinez Perez / Vega Cano Ortin 4/6 6/1 7/6. In a  third set, breathless The French women serve for the match, get broken back, then save  two match points  before unleashing their full potential in the tie-break. A  A superb mental victory , undoubtedly one of the most beautiful of the morning.

A much more complicated match for Victor Choppe / Armand d'Harcourt, who lost to Marc Sintes Villalonga / Daniel Santigosa, 6/1 6/0.

Runway 2 – Areas

Lucile Pothier / Louise Bahurel lost 6-2, 6-4 to Cayetana Sanchez Vera / Susana Martin Marin.  frustrating defeat , because  there was space  to aim for qualification to the quarter-finals.

In the men's draw, Thomas Seux / Arthur Hugounenq predictably fell to the top seeds Gonzalo Rubio / Javi Ruiz (6-3, 6-1).  The start of the match was fairly balanced. before the difference gradually became apparent and the Spanish team took control.

A very good performance, however, from  Marie-Amélie Dardaine / Manon Marcarie , which deliver a  very big match  and prevailed with authority 6/0 6/2 against Nura Padilla Tomasa / Nereda Quero Jimenez.

Track 3 – Cupra

Nicolas Van Betuw / Jort Nolten lost after a close match against Matteo Rosignaga / Leonardo Bulgarini 3/6 7/6 6/4, after a contest that went down to the wire.

A clear and indisputable victory for  Álvaro Cepero / Arnau Ayats Delgado , who dominate Ferran Gonzalez Zamorano / Jere Virseda 6/0 6/2.

In the ladies,  Lou Lambert-Agosti / Kimy Barla  did not find the solution against Blanca Arriola / Maria Teresa Murino Gomez, defeat 6/2 6/1.

Track 4 – Logikinov

Great performance from  Johan Bergeron / Timéo Fonteny Very solid and dominant against Giorgio Saputo / Álvaro Del Saz Garcia. Victory 6-2, 6-0, the French  unfold  and treat themselves to a  Great qualification for the quarter-finals .

 Benjamin Tison / Adrien Maigret  They also confirmed their form with a controlled 6/2 6/4 victory against Kilian Jordan / Romain Sichez.

Finally  Philemon Raichman / Yanis Muesser  prevailed in a close match against Paul Lefevre / Mehdi Chouchaoui 7/5 7/6, making the difference in key moments.

Track 7 – Mercedes

Heavy defeat for  Jimmy Devaux / Alban Mounier Alonso , beaten 6-0, 6-0 by Ignacio Tano Castellanos / Nicolas Paz Ruiz. A defeat  logical  facing a very solid pair.

 Arthaud Dumoulin / Tristan Piombo  also lost 6/2 6/3 against Alejandro Urzola Abad / Alberto Gasca Romero.

Here is the schedule for the rest of the day:

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Temporary report

At the end of this first round of eighth-grade classes, the conclusion is clear:  contrasting results , with many  severe defeats  and some  regrets , But also  genuine satisfactions . For the moment,  four French pairs  continue the adventure and will be present in  round of XNUMX with the hope of extending the day even further for the French team.

Benjamin Dupouy

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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