The final of P1000 The Hangar in Reunion Island opposed the seeded 1, Alexandre Toppin / Nicolas Molinero, seeded 2, the locals, the residents Léo Perez / Alex Pichon de BuryA promising poster that lived up to all its promises, at the end of which The Réunionnais demonstrated their resilience to win 6/4 6/3.

A very close first set

The start of the match is balanced, with two pairs trading blows. Perez and Pichon de Bury take the lead by breaking at 3/2, before being immediately broken. The tension rises another notch to 4/4, when Toppin and Molinero get a break pointthat they are unable to convert.

A turning point in the match. Immediately afterward, The home team strikes at the best possible timebreak at 5-4 and take the first set 6/4supported by an audience won over to their cause.

Perez and Pichon de Bury take control

In the second set, The momentum is clearly in favor of the people of Réunion.More aggressive and more precise in key areas, they quickly gain the upper hand and break early to take the leadVery prominent offensively, Leo Perez makes a difference, while Alex Pichon de Bury is also very solid.

Despite the fighting spirit of Toppin / MolineroThe home team didn't give up and finished the match 6/3, having been more effective in important moments.

An encouraging return for Toppin, a confirmation for the home side

This final also marked the return of Alexandre Toppin to the national circuitNearly eight months after his injury, which occurred… right here in Reunion Island. In his first tournament since his return, he reached the final, a very encouraging sign despite the defeat against a stronger opponent this Sunday.

For Perez and Pichon de BuryThis success confirms their status. Winners of four P1000s together last seasonThey are off to a perfect start to their 2026 season with a first title right at the start of the season, at home, in front of their fans.

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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