On Junior World Padel Championships enter their decisive phase in Reus (Spain). This Thursday, the team of France boys begins its quarter-final against Paraguay, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. The winner should, barring any surprises, find theArgentina, opposed at the same time to Italy.

Three decisive matches

The Franco-Paraguayan duel will be played in three confrontations:

  • U14: G. Bessière / S. Huard de la Marre (FRA) vs J. Rejis / F. Trussy (PAR)
  • U16: Q. Bernard / J. Peloux Marchini (FRA) vs AV Lopez Barresi / F. Bareiro (PAR)
  • U18: Y. Boronad / T. Fonteny (FRA) vs F. Dehnike / M. Gonzalez (PAR)

France confident, but wary...

After a well-controlled group stage, the French team is approaching this quarter-final with ambition. The young French team has shown great consistency and collective strength, which gives hope of qualification.

But be careful: the Paraguay remains a historically dangerous nation. Even if France starts with a slight advantage, the South American opponent has often managed to surprise and could give the French contingent a hard time.

France Paraguay World Junior Championship 2025

One goal: the final four

In case of victory, France would reach the semi-finals, probably againstArgentina, the big favorite against Italy. A clash that would have the flavor of a classic in the junior category.

All eyes are now on Reus, where the French team hopes to confirm its ambitions and continue its world adventure.

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.