The end of the first round of qualifying for the FIP Platinum Marseille, disputed at CAP 7The tournament once again offered its share of close matches and impressive performances from the French players. Several French players were involved in the final rotations of the day, including a highly anticipated all-French duel… and plenty of action on almost every court.

Vives / Joris emerge victorious from a huge all-French duel

It was the match of the day. Manual Vives and Maxime Joris were facing Thomas Vanbauce and Julien Seurin in an intense, committed and very high-level duel.
After a first set mastered (6/4), Vives and Joris seemed to have gained the upper hand. But the momentum shifted in the second set. The rallies became more intense, Vanbauce and Seurin gained momentum, and at 6/5, four consecutive unforced errors by Joris / Vives give the set to their opponents (5/7).

The third act is a reflection of the match: tense, indecisive, breathlessVanbauce and Seurin break serve immediately, but Vives and Joris react instantly, reeling off games and breaking serve, before being caught off guard at 5/4Don't panic: immediate breakthen a final burst of acceleration to conclude 7/5.
A well-deserved victory, at the end of a very spectacular match.

Next round : major challenge in the face of Nacho Moragues / Alfonso Sánchez, seeded 6 qualifications.

Guichard/Geens showing mental fortitude despite fatigue

Another solid performance from the French side: Dylan Guichard and the Belgian Clement Geens secured their place after a three-set match against Calvo / Suescun.
Despite the accumulated fatigue during the French Interclub Championships held the day beforeThe pair started very strongly and cruised through the first set (6/2).

The second set is closer. Guichard/Geens break at 5/4 and serve for the match… before being caught, then giving in to tie-breakerNo need to panic, though: in the third round, they came back strong and won. 6/2, confirming their status as seeded 4.

Next round face Marcel Font / Iago Fuertes.

Robert / Boronad in good shape

Young people Jeremy Robert et Yoann Boronad They had a very good first round. They faced the Spanish team. Sergio Nieto / José Román MartínezThey are playing a very serious match, with a break in each setto establish itself 6 / 4, 6 / 4.
A solid and mature performance.

An unexpected Franco-French duel among the alternative parties

With several packages booked during the day, alternates have integrated the table, offering a new 100% French duel across Raphael Rubio / Tristan Piombo et Théo Suzanna / Rémy Gourre.
After a close first set lost in a tie-break, Suzanna and Gourre completely turned the situation around to win. 6/7 6/1 6/3.

They will face in the next round Víctor Tur Checa / Agustín Reca.

The rest will follow live.

The qualifying rounds continue at CAP 7with many French players still involved and some exciting matches to come.
All matches can be followed live on Padel Magazine TV.

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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