Le P1000 PadelShot Lyon has delivered its verdict, and these are the clear favorites. Pierre Vincent and Damien Bayardwho lived up to their status to secure another title. Lyon had a bit of a scare in the final but ultimately prevailed. 7 / 5 6 / 3, adding a sixth P1000 to their season.

A first set where everything changed in a matter of minutes

The start of the match is very close. Facing them, Quentin Perrin and François Authier they put up a real fight, even managing to break away to lead 5/4In this crucial game, they are offering themselves up a set point… that they do not materialize.
The turning point is here: a break in the wake, loss of confidence, drop in intensity.

Conversely, Bayard / Vincent They increase the pace: more rhythm, more precision, more solidity. They string together three consecutive games and completely turn the situation around to finish 7/5.

A second set dominated by the favorites

The beginning of the second act remains tense, but the scenario repeats itself: Vincent and Bayard are gaining strength, Authier The pace gradually drops and direct errors accumulate on the Perrin/Authier side.

The break came midway through the set, which was logical given how much the momentum had shifted. Vincent, particularly inspired, took more control of the rallies and was devastating.

They control the end of the match and win. 6/3.

The figures confirm the difference

  • Winning points: 25 for Vincent / Bayard vs 17
  • Unforced errors: 12 for the winners vs. 21 for Perrin/Authier
  • Breaks won: 3 to 1

Superior efficiency at key moments and cleaner management of exchanges: that's what made the difference.

Vincent & Bayard: the bosses of the French circuit

With this sixth P1000 of the seasonPierre Vincent and Damien Bayard confirm their status:

  • A benchmark pair on the French circuit.
  • The team to beat as soon as they register on a P1000.
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 !