Le Premier Padel Italy Major 2025 was filled with emotion and sadness this Monday in Rome, during the match between Thomas Leygue and Jesús Moya and the Deus brothers. While the Franco-Spanish pair were leading, Thomas Leygue collapsed on the track, possibly the victim of a ruptured Achilles tendonA heartbreaking scene, followed by an inevitable abandonment, which shocked the audience of the Foro Italico. Deeply touched, Brothers Nuno and Miguel Deus praised the courage of their opponent and expressed their deep sadness, in a testimony of rare sincerity. Discover the full reaction of the Portuguese twins, but also the story of an injury that could well end the season of the French number 1.

Barbara Vita Antonio:
I'm with the Deus brothers after this situation that we never like to see. Obviously, we wish Thomas Leygue a speedy recovery. Guys, I know it's difficult to find the words after what just happened... But let's try to focus on what you were building in this match. The first set was very close, almost all the games went to a draw. It was truly a very hard-fought padel.

Nuno Deus:
First of all, it's really It's a shame the match ended like this.. For us athletes, this is the worst thing. We wish Thomas a quick recovery, and we really hope it's not too serious.
Frankly, he didn't deserve this todayHe had a great game, he played incredibly well… And he didn't deserve for it to end like that.

On the match itself, yes, it was complicated. We had a few opportunities in the first set, but I was just telling my coach and my brother that I didn't feel very good on the pitch, not very comfortable. We tried to look for solutions, to change tactics a little, but it wasn't easy, really not easy. And there you have it, it's very sad that it ended like this.

Barbara:
And what's more, this match had a special dimension, didn't it? Nuno, last year you played here in Rome with Jesús Moya. We saw the hug between you before the start of the match. It was a powerful moment, full of emotion.

Nuno:
Yes, it's true. Jesus is a very special player for us, but for me especially, because I played with him here last year. And I even won against Thomas at that time. Today, this is happening, it's really a shame...

But yes, Jesus is a very special person in our eyes. We also knew that he had a knee injury, and despite that, he played better than us today.

But today, we must especially talk about Thomas. He is an excellent player, very strong, and he was by far the best on the field. He really didn't deserve this. I wish him well. a speedy recovery, I appreciate it very much, it is a player I admire a lot. Courage to him.

Barbara:
Thank you. We can see how touched you are. You are a very fair-play pair. One last word perhaps, in Portuguese?

Miguel Deus:
Yes, I can talk.
Thank you to all those who support us every day, here at the stadium and in front of their TV. To my family, to my girlfriend, to all those who accompany us every day.
I wanted to thank everyone, but today… I am very sadIt's going to be hard to move on. I don't have the words.

Barbara:
Thank you guys. These tears are from real athletes, and above all, of players who knew how remain exemplary on the field. A big congratulations for your attitude, and all our thoughts go out to Thomas Leygue, who is currently leaving the center court. Once again, we wish him the best possible.

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.

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