Maxime Joris and Guillem Figuerola Santiago (TS6) did not come close to the title FIP Gold Dubai, but they bow to the seed 2, Simon Vasquez and Adam Axelsson, on the score of 7 / 5 6 / 4. A match overall balanced, but the Swedes knew how to make the difference in key moments, realizing a decisive break at the best of times in each set to impose yourself.

A hard-fought final but missed opportunities

From the start, the exchanges are intense, and the two pairs stand head to headMore Vasquez and Axelsson seize opportunity at best time taking the service of Joris and Figuerola at 6/5 to pocket the first round 7/5.

In the second set, same scenario, the exchanges are disputed, but Swedish pair accelerates to 5/4 and realizes a new decisive break to conclude the final. An efficiency which allows them to lift the trophy.

A big step forward for Joris in the world rankings

Despite the disappointment of defeat, Maxime Joris achieves the best result of his career. After its final at the FIP Star Beau Plan in 2024 next to Timeo Fonteny, French achieves another big result and pockets 90 FIP points.

FIP Star Beau Plan – The major feat of Timéo Fonteny and Maxime Joris, qualified for the final in Mauritius!

With this result, Joris will make a leap in the world rankings, passing Manuel Vives (157) and Julien Seurin (153), and getting very close to Maxime Moreau (141), currently 5th Frenchman.

A promising dynamic for the future

With this beautiful performance, Maxime Joris confirms his progress on the international circuit. A result which could open the door to more regular main draws in FIP circuit tournaments..

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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