The French Tennis Federation is pleased to welcome smartTrade as a new partner of the " FFT Padel tour “, circuit of tournaments whose vocation is to develop and promote the padel in France.

smartTrade, a software publisher specializing in the trading and finance sector, will support the “ FFT Padel Tour » for a period of three years. This innovative company, in constant growth, is particularly attached to the values ​​of sport (performance, dynamism, etc.), which are an integral part of the brand image of the company.

« We are particularly pleased to welcome smartTrade as a partner of the FFT Padel Tour. This signature is a great proof of confidence in this event which is acclaimed by both players and the public. We are convinced that this collaboration will also contribute to the development of this booming discipline”, explains Hubert Picquier, member of the executive committee of the FFT, in charge of clubs, equipment and Padel.

« Le FFT Padel Tour is a great initiative from the FFT and we are very proud to be part of this adventure. We are very attached to these sporting events because they reflect values ​​such as performance and passion which are also those shared by smartTrade and its employees.. », Explains David Vincent, President of smartTrade, passionate about Padel and founder of the Country Club Padel in Aix-en-Provence.

After Valenciennes, Lyon and Bordeaux, the " FFT Padel Tour » will settle during its next stages in four other French cities: Aix-en-Provence (at the club « Country Club Padel ", July 12, 13 and 14), Paris (dates to be determined), Strasbourg (at the" 4 Padel », September 6, 7 and 8) and Marseille (downtown, October 11, 12 and 13).

Each event, which belongs to the highest tournament rank of Padel (P2000 category), brings together 24 men's teams and 16 women's teams (final tables). The last stage in downtown Marseille will be the opportunity to bring together the 8 best male and female teams, in the form of a “Masters”. On this tour, spectators have the opportunity to experience some of the best players in Padel, but also to learn about this discipline.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.