Yann Auradou, today Interregional Federal Sports Representative for FFT, won with Mathis Dupont-Brimbeuf le P1000 Impact Stadium de La Rochelle, beating Alexis Coulombeau and Ludovic Cancel in an intense final. Beyond this success, Yann talks about his career, his ambitions, and his role in the progression of young padel players.

Analysis of the final

Can you tell us about this final against Coulombeau/Cancel?
“In the first set… I think we played Ludo [Cancel] way too much, and he really got the upper hand on Mathis. What made the difference in the second and third sets was that we varied a bit more, especially by playing Alex [Coulombeau] more. And above all, Mathis settled in, he was more aggressive and hit his grids. We both showed more initiative, which allowed us to change the dynamic of the match.”
The third set was particularly hard-fought. How did you experience it?
“It was very close. We had break points in almost every game, but on the other side, on our service games, we often found ourselves at 0-30. At 5-4 against us, they had three match points, but we managed to save them, sometimes on improbable shots. There were some really significant points, like the one where I fell or a let that went through. Finally, we snatched the victory in the tie-break, which we won 7-1. Honestly, it was a high-quality match on both sides. If they had won, it would have been deserved too.”

Auradou / Dupont-Brimbeuf: what a final, what a victory at the Open Impact Stadium!

A special victory

What does this victory mean to you?
“This is a P1000 that I win after a long period without a title. It is also my tenth P1000, so it is symbolic. In addition, this time, I played on the left, which I had not done for two years. Usually, I played on the right, so it makes this victory even more special for me. I would even say that it is one of my best victories in P1000, especially because I play less and train less today.”

Yann Auradou: “10th P1000 won and perhaps the most beautiful!”
Yann Auradou: “10th P1000 won and perhaps the most beautiful!”

Looking to the future

What are your goals for the future?
“I don’t really have any specific goals anymore. My ambition is mainly to help young players progress, like Mathis, who is 24. For my part, I just want to maintain a decent level, between 40th and 60th place. This allows me to remain credible as captain of the French team.”
You now play with several partners. Why this choice?
“I enjoy playing with different players. It allows me to vary and adapt, whether it’s left or right. With a left-hander, for example, I can set up on the left, which helps. But the main goal is to have fun on the field while earning a few P1000. The pressure is less now, so it’s more enjoyable.”
What role does your training play in maintaining this level?
“Since I started working at the Federation, I have been training more physically. I have access to a gym, and I try to keep fit after my days at the office. It makes a difference on the pitch, even if I play less often.”

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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