France is about to enter a new phase with the arrival of a FIP Platinum , highest level of the FIP circuit . From February 2 to 8, 2026 , Marseille will host for the first time a FIP Platinum , just before the start of the season Premier Padel in Saudi Arabia.
Marseille enters the big leagues
Organized at Marseille Sports Palace , with the qualifications at CAP7 Padel , City of Marseille FIP Platinum Padel is at the very top of the hierarchy of Cupra FIP Tour .
An indoor, structured tournament, supported by the City of Marseille , the FFT and several private partners, the tournament is organized by Pro Sports Events , with a clear ambition: to establish this event permanently as a key annual event .
The full program
Qualifications – CAP7 Padel
Monday, February 2: 9 a.m. – 19 p.m.
Tuesday, February 3rd: 9am – 19pm
Main Table – Sports Palace
Wednesday, February 4: 1st round (10am – 20pm)
Thursday, February 5: Round of 32 (10am – 8pm)
Friday, February 6: Round of 16 (10am – 8pm)
Saturday, February 7: Semi-finals (13 p.m. – 20 p.m.)
Sunday, February 8: Women's and men's finals (14 p.m. – 19 p.m.)
Ticketing and practical information
The ticket office is open with Spectator tickets from €12 , day sessions, of weekend pass for both VIP experiences to experience the event as close as possible to the action.
A very dense male field
Le FIP Platinum Marseille will offer a particularly evenly matched men's field, with very little breathing room from the early rounds. seeded 1 , Fran Guerrero / Javi Leal They start with a slight favorite status. Their long collaboration in 2025 gives them a real stability A good mutual reading. They had exploded onto the scene together in 2025, and they are reunited exceptionally for this tournament.
Just behind, the TS2 Lucas Bergamini / Javi Garrido attracts attention. Their association marks a new start For 2026, they have high potential, but it still needs to be validated over time. Marseille will be a first concrete test, particularly regarding their ability to quickly develop automatic responses against well-established pairs.
En TS3 , Tolito Aguirre / Álex Arroyo They represent the most unpredictable option at the top of the standings. A completely new pairing for the 2026 season, Marseille will be their very first tournament together. Talent, creativity, risk-taking: this pair can turn any match around; it remains to be seen if they can quickly find their synergy.
La TS4 Javi Garcia / Javi Barahona represents the exact opposite: a pair challenge well established, rarely in difficulty, capable of wearing down its opponents through regularity and tactical discipline.
With Sanyo Gutierrez / Gonzalo Alfonso en TS5 The experience will be there. Already partners in 2025, they arrive in Marseille with clear benchmarks. The presence of Sanyo His participation in several competitions at the start of this season confirms his desire to quickly get into the rhythm.
The winners of FIP Platinum Lyon , Alex Ruiz / Juanlu Esbrí , occupy the TS6 A solid pair in big matches, capable of gaining momentum as the tournament progresses.
En TS7 , Jairo Bautista / Lucas Campagnolo form a new duo for 2026, blending power et experiment Their complementary nature could quickly bear fruit.
Finally, the TS8 Valentino Libaak / Alex Chozas embodies ambitious youth. A duo capable of playing without inhibition, with the desire to establish themselves permanently on the circuit.
The French men: high depth and real opportunities to be seized
On the French side, the presence is massive: More than 15 French players involved between main draw, qualifications and waiting list.
The main French pairs to watch:
- Thomas Leygue / Nuno Deus : the big return of Leygue on the international circuit, with a strong symbolic element since the Frenchman had been injured against Deus in 2025
- Dylan Guichard / Clement Geens : an experienced, well-established pair
- Johan Bergeron / Timéo Fonteny
- Julien Seurin / Thomas Vanbauce
- Manuel Vives / Maxime Joris
- Bastien Blanqué / Marcos Córdoba
In qualifying and on the waiting list, we also find Raichman , Muesser , Boronad , Hugounenq , Seux , Courrin , pillion , Vives , Joris and several young people showing great promise.
With such a dense table, one or two major French courses would not be a surprise.
An equally prestigious female portrait
The level is just as high in the women's competition. TS1 Alejandra Salazar / Alejandra Alonso will logically be closely watched. This new partnership is among the major projects of the season, and Marseille will allow for an immediate assessment of their potential against stiff competition.
En TS2 , Aranzazu Osoro / Victoria Iglesias bring some experiment and real sturdiness. The TS3 Lucía Sainz / Raquel Eugenio and TS4 Jimena Velasco / Marta Barrera are part of similar dynamics, with profiles capable of going far without making a fuss.
La TS5 Sharifova / Borrero It also attracts attention. A new pairing, but with real complementarity on paper, since they have already shared the track previously. TS6 , Lucía Martínez / Águeda Pérez represent a safe bet, while Laura Luján / Ana Catarina Nogueira en TS7 offer an interesting mix of intensity and experience.
La TS8 Alix Collombon / Jana Montes will be particularly followed by the French public. Playing at home, the Frenchwoman will have a real chance to succeed.
Outside the top 8, we will have Carla Touly / Camila Fassio The French and Spanish players will try to find their way through this dense landscape.
The French women are well armed
On the French side, the presence is also very significant, with about ten players involved in qualifying.
To follow closely:
- Lucile Pothier / Louise Bahurel
- Camille Sireix / Melissa Martin
- Steffi Merrah , Charlotte Soubrié , Fiona Ligi , Kimy Barla , Lou Lambert Agosti , Marie-Amélie Dardaine, Marie Rondot, Cassandra Senjean , Manon Marcarie, Clara Mansart .
A pivotal tournament for the 2026 season
Between highly anticipated returns , new associations , dense international plateau et strong French presence , FIP Platinum Marseille is shaping up to be one of the early season highlights .
For Marseille, it's a historic premiere For the players, a full-scale test before Premier PadelFor French padel, this marks a new stage in its rise to prominence. The matches will be broadcast live on [platform name missing]. Padel Magazine TV.
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