After their opening victory against the Netherlands, the young French team continued their strong form at the Junior World Championships in Reus. On Tuesday, they decisively defeated Portugal, without conceding a single set.

A controlled victory

Lined up on court 9, the Tricolores had three clear successes:

  • Sacha Huard de La Marre / Gabriel Bessière vs João Palma / Felipe Morales: victory 6/2 6/2
  • Nathan Perrot / Johan Peloux Marchini vs Lourenço Romão / Bruno Costa: victory 7/5 6/3
  • Yoan Boronad / Timéo Fonteny vs Salvador Ferreira Nunes Foios Simões / Fábio Da Costa Araujo: victory 6/2 6/2
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A beautiful solidity

With players already ranked on the FIP ranking as Timéo Fonteny (188th) et Yoan Boronad (240st), France responded in style against a strong Portuguese team. The Blues were solid and diligent, not letting a single set slip away.

Time for the duel against Sweden

Thanks to this second consecutive success and Sweden's victory against the Netherlands, the French are now assured of finishing second in their groupTomorrow, they will face Sweden in an attempt to secure first place, a major challenge that would allow them to avoid the big nations in the quarter-finals.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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