France returns from the European Games without a medal. A great frustration is felt on the French side after the match for the bronze medal between Leygue / Pothier and Martinez / Gala.

The French had many chances, as evidenced by this end of the match at 6/5 for France and 0/30, thanks to two gifts offered by Martinez, who was not stingy with presents throughout the match.

Two additional points won by the Spanish pair allowed them to win both sets with a score of 7/6 7/6. The stats show how close the game was. And France would have deserved to equalize at one set everywhere.

The most difficult thing to digest for the players first of all, but also for all the fans, is to say to themselves that there was really a chance for this bronze medal, and that it was very close little to return with this reward which would have softened the weekend for the France team.

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In a competition where some of the best European players were absent, with a bronze medal at the last men's world championships, France naturally had hopes of winning medals.

The French team will have to take the time to digest this week which could have been exceptional but which ended with this defeat for the bronze medal, which symbolizes these Games. France was still close to victory, but failed to materialize it.

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These European Championships marked the first steps of the padel in the Olympic era. If some have preferred other international competitions, this will certainly no longer be the case for the second edition, in 4 years. As we know, Spain will probably not come with their young teams this time, thus blocking any hope of a silver medal and, of course, gold.

It will therefore be necessary to fight for 3rd place, which reduces the chances of medals. This is why, to avoid difficult tables, the international ranking takes on crucial importance, even if in the men's category, France did not manage to take advantage of it.

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We will have to quickly look to the future, that is to say to the next European championships, to bounce back.

Among the ladies, 7th place at the last world championships left a bitter taste. But with the presence this time of the first French pair in the ranks, and in particular of Jessica Ginier, totally recovered from her injury, we can hope for better performances, even if the competition becomes stronger too.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.

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