Thomas Leygue and Clément Geens  have qualified for the Qatar Major Round of 16 by signing a great victory against  Mario Huete  and left-handed  Denis Perino . A success in two sets,  7 / 6 6 / 2 , which confirms the excellent dynamics of the pair  Franco-Belgian , now on  three consecutive victories  in this first Major of the season.

In playing conditions made complex by the Qatari night,  Leygue and Geens knew how to manage the elements perfectly , and especially darkness, for  counter the attacks of the powerful Huete . Opponents are likely to remember for a long time  millimeter-precise candles from the Frenchman , particularly effective against the Spaniard's offensive play.

Ruiz / Chozas, a surprise in the sights

En round of XNUMX,  Geens and Leygue  will face the  number 9 seed , the Spanish-Argentine pair  Alex Ruiz / Alex Chozas . While it is obvious that the outsiders will be the French and the Belgian, it could well be  the best time to face the pair including  separation is imminent .

Chozas with Facundo Dominguez in Brussels: the domino effect of the Lebron / Stupa separation

In fact, after a few  internal events ,  Alex Chozas will play the next tournament (Brussels P2)  with  Facundo Dominguez , 73rd player in the world. A decision which probably reflects a context  tense in the current duo Their start to the season can be summed up as  two round of 16 and a quarter-final  : nothing guarantees their serenity.

Leygue / Geens surprises and takes 16th place at the Qatar Major
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An opportunity to seize

The task will not be easy, but  Leygue and Geens will have a card to play . With full confidence and without pressure, they will try to  surprise  facing two players who may be at the end of their cycle. One thing is certain:  they haven't said their last word  !

Fate seems to be intervening in a positive way, since the match  Leygue / Geens vs Chozas / Ruiz  will be played in the fifth and final rotation, that is to say around 21 p.m. local time (20 p.m. in France). A match to follow live on the YouTube channel of Premier Padel.

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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