The adventure ends in the final round of qualifying for  Thomas Leygue  et  Aris Patiniotis  with Italy Major The Franco-Italian pair, seeded number 2 in qualifying, lost to the Spanish team.  Emilio Sanchez Chamero  et  Alberto Garcia Trabanco  on the score of  7 / 6 6 / 4  after 1h35 of play.

 Missed opportunity 

On paper, Leygue and Patiniotis were among the favorites to secure one of the qualifying spots for the main draw. After their victory in the previous round, obtained following Diego Dorta Díaz's retirement at 5-5 in the first set, the two men seemed to have a good chance.

But they ran into a solid Spanish pair who handled the crucial moments perfectly. The first set, extremely close, went to a tiebreak. Despite a strong showing from the Frenchman and his partner, Sánchez and Garcia Trabanco managed to pull ahead and clinch the set.

The situation became more complicated in the second set. The Spanish continued to play solidly to close it out in two sets.

 Statistics that illustrate a balanced match 

The match was decided by very little. The Spanish won.  53% of the points in the match versus 47%  for Leygue and Patiniotis. They were also more effective on key points with  40% of break points converted versus 25%  for the Franco-Italian pair.

The gap remained minimal throughout the exchange, proof of a close match where a few details ultimately decided the qualification.

 Encouraging signs despite the disappointment 

This elimination is bound to leave a bitter taste. Qualifying for the main draw of the second Major of the season would have been a huge boost for  Thomas Leygue .

The French number 1 arrived in Rome with better feelings after his final at  FIP Bronze Castellón  alongside Aris Patiniotis. The two former partners had rediscovered their understanding and delivered several convincing performances throughout the Spanish week.

A place in the main draw would have allowed Leygue to return to the world elite and accumulate valuable FIP points. Above all, it would have marked a real turning point in his recovery, a year after his serious injury sustained in Rome.

Benjamin Dupouy

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