The FIP Bronze Marnes makes a strong impression for its first edition

Le FIP Bronze Marnes , organized at Forest Hill Marne-la-Coquette du 18 to 24 May 2026. promises a particularly high-level first edition. With more than 50 pairs entered in the men's competition, several players from the world top 70 With ambitious Franco-Spanish partnerships and the best French pairs all present, this tournament of the FIP Tour 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the major events of the spring in Île-de-France.

As announced in the final hours before registration closed, the tournament was going to become more international with the arrival of many Spanish players. And it's now official: the first edition of the FIP Bronze Marne promises to be of a very high standard.

Prepare for a FIP Bronze Marne particularly high-level, notably with three Spanish players being part of the world top 70 . Among them, Mario Del Castillo The 58th-ranked player in the world will play alongside a player well-known to the French public: Ignacio Vilariño 64th in the world. The two Spaniards will form the seeded 1 of the tournament and appear as the clear favorites in this Parisian competition.

The FIP Bronze Marnes makes a strong impression for its first edition

Another highly anticipated pair: Antonio Fernández “Pincho” , who is also a regular at French tournaments, will be partnered with the former French number one Thomas Leygue The Franco-Spanish pair have high ambitions and fully expect to leave with the trophy.

Behind these top two seeds, a gap is already emerging in the world rankings. This includes, in particular, those who... Sten Richters , accustomed to the FIP Tour and currently ranked 128th in the world, who will play with the Spaniard Albert Trillas , former partner of Julien Seurin .

The pairs Samuel Rivas / Nicolas Zurita et Juan Zamora / Alejandro Garcia Calahorro will respectively represent the seeds 4 and 5 .

The number 5 seed is particularly intriguing. On paper, it seems unbalanced since the world number 105, Juan Zamora will play alongside a young Spaniard, only 17 years old, who is currently trying to establish himself on the FIP Tour . But be careful: Alejandro Garcia Calahorro has already shown some great things with a semi-final appearance last April at FIP Bronze Seville A young and rapidly improving pair who could create a few surprises.

The good news for the French: a French pair is among the top eight seeds. Yoan Boronad et Bastien Blanqué will be seeded 6, a position that could allow them to avoid the biggest pairs in the early rounds.

The other 100% French pair to watch will consist of Philemon Raichman et Yanis Muesser , positioned in 11th place in the table.

We will also be closely monitoring the association between Thomas Vanbauce et Lucas Pillon Firstly, because Lucas Pillon had recently gotten used to playing with Olivier Guy de Chamisso but also because many are waiting for the return to the forefront of the “Bordeaux gunner”.

Among the dangerous and potentially underrated French pairs, it's hard not to mention Adrien Maigret et Benjamin Tison Both players will certainly be eager to bounce back after a FIP Bronze Viapadel Rivesaltes in mixed shades.

This time, they will be competing almost at home, on tracks they know perfectly well. Forest Hill Marne-la-Coquette A pleasant surprise could come from their side.

Jeremy Robert et Olivier Guy de Chamisso The local boy will also be highly anticipated after their fine performance at the FIP Silver Teramo where they had managed to take a set at two players from the world's top 35.

In total, more than 50 pairs will be at the start of the tournament. A great success for this first stage of the FIP Tour in Île-de-France.

For the women, the very good news of this weekend is the registration of Léa Godallier , which will evolve alongside Lucia Peralta The two players will form the seeded 2 of the tournament.

At the top of seed 1, we find two players well known on the circuit: Marta Borrero , former player of A1 Padel , associated with the Italian Giorgia Marchetti , former partner of Léa Godallier. Many are already hoping for a final between these two pairs.

Behind them, the ranking gaps are significant, especially since the women's draw has fewer than 20 pairs.

At the top of series 3, we will find Aida Martinez / Camila Fassio , While Daiara Valenzuela / Maria Laura Goyeneche will occupy the top 4 seed.

The Dutchwoman Marcela Koek , recently spotted at FIP Bronze Rivesaltes alongside the Frenchwoman Carla Toully will play this time with Alba Vasquez .

Good news also for the French camp since Marianna Vandaele / Camille Sireix they secured 8th place in the standings with only 11 points ahead of the Franco-Malagasy pair Fitia Robinson / Melissa Martin .

Finally, the finalist pair of the P2000 Top Padel Toulouse , Clara Mansart / Marie-Amélie Dardaine will be closely watched. The two players have already demonstrated their ability to play very well together, with a particularly aggressive and unpredictable style. They could take advantage of a favorable draw to go far in the competition.

As is often the case in this type of tournament, the draw will play a crucial role. With a 12th seed, things could quickly become difficult.

All matches will be available to watch live on Padel Magazine TV.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.