For this XIIIth Open De France of Padel Mutuelle du Rempart, Claude Baigts, its Chairman, reviewed the results of this event “unique in the European landscape on the most beautiful Place: Capitol Square in Toulouse".

Mixed events of padel, the future ?

The players present at the French Open in Padel have constituted an international table worthy of the greatest world tournaments: Champions of France, Champions of Europe and World Champion. For three days the level of play of each demonstrated that the mixed had its place in the practice of Padel.

The official figures are as follows:

First of all, we offered a space of 4.700 m² and more than 23.000 people came to tread the French Open in Padel Mutual of the rampart.

In terms of spectators, we were shooting at nearly 450 people per hour. There was a significant rotation, and we were close to 1000 spectators for the final. The stands were full. And we no longer knew where to find room for the admirers of this sport. The padel won battles during those 3 days unquestionably.

And then I would also like to note this draw for the Intercontinental Cup of Padel in Dakhla which took place during the French Open of padel with in particular Omar El Alaoui Vice-President Regional Council of Tourism DAKHLA-OUED EDDAHAB and Philippe Sassier, President of the Monegasque Federation.

A village, journalists, the Open has passed a course?

Overall, it is a success for all of our partners. We have won hearing records. And we can see that this is just the beginning with the enthusiasm behind this sport. The city of Toulouse is in passing the historic city of padel French. And we see more and more people interested in this sport.

Near 4.000 professional photos with our teams, 149 various videos, 2 TV channels, 1 national radio live, the press came many, obviously the huge involvement of Padel Magazine, and finally Live Results by Teoola application.

We can also count on an impressive team with 17 volunteers mobilized 5 days! Not to mention the professionals of the communication and the marketing during 8 months, the director of the tournament André Lafenêtre and his great mobilization during these 6 last weeks. I can not name everyone, but we can congratulate the whole team.

The city of Toulouse and the Open de France: A love story?

We have strong connections because we are able to work in teams and for the good of the city and our sport. The roots are deep.

We can talk about the many elected municipal officials who got caught up in the game, the politicians, the personalities who trod the field of padel.

The mayor of Toulouse Jean Luc Moudenc had strong words that conquered all those present.

Mr. Samir Hajije for his speech at the Salle des Illustres highlighting the strong relationship between the Open de France and the Toulouse City Hall.

Laurence Arribagé Assistant Sports is a faithful of the Open de France. Thank you for his presence.

Direction 2020?

No sooner have we finished the 2019 edition than we are already working on the next edition. The event is such that we can already tell you that many partners have renewed their confidence, starting with the city of Toulouse.

And then we would like to thank the entire team of Mutuelle du Rempart for its support throughout the Open de France.

The XNUMXth edition of the French Open of Padel 2020 will take place at Toulouse Place du Capitole next September. Do not be afraid !

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.

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