October will surely be the most important month for French players, with three deadlines that they will not miss under any circumstances. Major, FIP Gold, World Championships…A quick look at the events of the month.
Greenweez Paris Major
The month of October will start with a very heavy one for the French with the third Major of the circuit Premier Padel in Paris. A large French contingent, helped by the allocation of wild cards !
The Greenweez Paris Major is always an important event for the French representatives. We remember, Alix Collombon had shone last year on the Philippe-Chatrier and had reached the quarter-finals.
For three years, the Greenweez Paris Major has been the biggest padel event in France and it promises to be even more incredible this year!
Event date: September 28 to October 6.
FIP Gold Lyon
New this year: FIP Gold Lyon. While registrations are still open, we already know that this deadline will bring some great people, especially since the Sweden P2 was cancelled the same week. Headlining the men's event for now, Alex Ruiz and Alex Arroyo who will be the favorites.
Lyon will be all the more symbolic because several French players were born there: Alix Collombon, Jessica Ginier, Johan Bergeron, etc. An event that promises to be unmissable.
Event date: October 8-13.
2024 World Championships
Of course, the last major event will not take place in France but in Qatar where the 2024 World Padel ChampionshipsTwo years after Dubai, the French will arrive in Doha with the desire to surpass themselves and, why not, recreate the feat of 2022.
The French women will be keen to do better than in the United Arab Emirates, where they finished in 7th place. However, the revival of the French women's team could be important in Doha and the French women could well make headlines!
Event date: October 28 - November 2.
It was her brother who one day told her to accompany him to a padel court, since then, Gwenaëlle has never left the court. Except when it comes to going to watch the retransmission of Padel Magazine, World Padel Tour… or Premier Padel…or the French Championships. In short, she is a fan of this sport.