Thomas Leygue continues his run in the London P1 qualifying rounds. Partnered this week with Belgian Clément Geens, the Frenchman made a perfect start to his tournament by defeating Ferran Insa (108th). and Octavio Alvarez (200th) (6/4 6/3). He only needs to win one more match to qualify for the main draw.
A controlled introduction
Seeded No. 5 in qualifying, the pair Thomas Leygue / Clément Geens did not falter in their opening match. Facing Ferran Insa Sotillo and Octavio Alvarez, the Franco-Belgian pair won in two sets ( 6 / 4 6 / 3 ) to secure their place in the second and final round of qualifying.
For Leygue, this victory is part of a continuation of his good performances seen in recent weeks.
A sense of déjà vu after Pretoria
The French number 1 is indeed coming off a qualification for the main draw of the Pretoria P1 where he was partnered with Spaniard Pablo Sanchez. The two men had made it through qualifying before losing in the first round of the main draw to José Antonio Diestro and Marc Sintes.
In London, Thomas Leygue finds a new partner of choice in the person of Clement Geens , Dylan Guichard's usual teammate in recent months.
Adrian Ronco in the crosshairs
To secure another qualification for the main draw, Leygue and Geens will now have to overcome Adrian Ronco Lopez and Argentinian Julian Lacamore , who defeated the Dutchmen Julian Prins and Youp De Kroon.
An opponent who will not be entirely unknown to Thomas Leygue. The Frenchman had already crossed paths with Adrian Ronco during the qualifying rounds of the Pretoria P1 with a victory secured. Now he just needs to confirm that performance in London to earn another place in the main draw of a tournament. Premier Padel.
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