It's off to Valencia for the European championships of padel seniors, where the French men's and women's teams are aiming high in the competition.
Team matches
At the men, the Tricolores begin their tournament this Monday against the Switzerland, with a first meeting scheduled for 16hAn important duel to kick off the week. The match can be followed live on the FIP YouTube channel.
On the side of Women, the French women started with a bit of success: they took advantage of the Croatia package, thus winning their first meeting without having to play. Next step Wednesday against the Portugal, for a first real test.
The Open Pairs Tournament also launched
Alongside the team championship, the Open tournament by age category started this Tuesday.
At the + 35 years, Maxime Forcin and Adrien Maigret start at 12 p.m. against the Ukrainians Olensksandr Smetana and Mikhailo Kanstys.
Still in +35, the pair Mathieu Armagnac / Benoît Théard will be opposed to the Lithuanians Darius Romansikas and Manfredas Udra, in a match scheduled to start at 12h.
A busy first day for the French in Valencia. A full review of the Blues' performances will be published on Padel Magazine.
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