After crossing the qualifications with character Dylan Guichard et Thomas Leygue begin their journey in the main draw this Monday Premier Padel Malaga P1 .
Guichard, partner of the Belgian Clement Geens , confirmed his status as the 4th seed in qualifying by stringing together two solid victories. Meanwhile, Thomas Leygue et Arnau Ayats staged a remarkable comeback in the final round, winning a huge three-set battle to finally secure a place in the main draw of the circuit. Premier Padel.
Guichard with a draw to seize
On paper, it's Dylan Guichard and Clément Geens inherited the most affordable print run among the French.
They will face Manuel Aragon Herrera et Albert Roglan Pons They too came through qualifying. The Spaniards, however, arrive with confidence after eliminating the 6th seed from qualifying in the final round, and both are on the verge of... world top 100 .
A match that promises to be close, but in which Guichard and Geens will start with a slight advantage. A victory would open the doors to the round of 32, where they will face the 13th seed. Javier Garcia et Jose jimenez casas .
The meeting is scheduled for 9h on court 2 .
A challenge met by Leygue
For Thomas Leygue et Arnau Ayats The draw is a little more challenging, without being insurmountable.
They will be opposed to Alonso Rodriguez Martinez et Juan Ignacio De Pascual , two players located in the vicinity of the world top 50 .
The challenge is significant, but Leygue is gradually regaining his confidence after his excellent qualifying run. A victory against a pair of this caliber could be a real turning point for the rest of his season.
If successful, the Frenchman and his partner would be reunited Inigo Jofre et Jairus Baptist in the next round.
Their match is scheduled following on from that of Guichard , still on the short 2 .
The French program
9am – Court 2: Dylan Guichard / Clément Geens vs Manuel Aragon Herrera / Albert Roglan Pons
To be continued : Thomas Leygue / Arnau Ayats vs Alonso Rodriguez Martinez / Juan Ignacio De Pascual
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 !
After a difficult start to the season, Thomas Leygue is back in the world's top 150
Jon Sanz leaves Coki Nieto to join Franco Stupaczuk
Tapia / Coello vs Chingotto / Galán: a spectacular rivalry… but one that has become too repetitive?
Victor Teboul / Adrien Westermann: "Building the FIP Bronze in Marnes-la-Coquette, year after year, into an important event in French padel"
Mike Yanguas responds to criticism of his behavior: “Attitude must be non-negotiable”
Aranza Osoro: "Today, beyond the top 40 or 50, it's impossible to live 100% off padel."
Bea González's Top 5 Best Smashes on the Women's Tour
2026 Mediterranean Games: A women's team that sparks debate
London P1: Huge challenge for Collombon/Sharifova against the in-form pair of Calvo/Fernandez
London P1: Leygue and Geens logically bow out against Lebrón / Augsburger but leave with valuable lessons learned.
Bullpadel and PSG present two exclusive rackets in the club's colors
The break Premier Padel Does it still really exist?
London P1: Tapia and Coello once again too strong for Navarro/Di Nenno, the number 1s advance to the final
London P1: Fernandez and Calvo repeat their success against Josemaría / González and secure a second consecutive final
London P1: Can Paquito/Di Nenno finally take down Tapia/Coello?
Padel How Lidl is transforming Crivit into a fully-fledged sports brand with Steffi Graf
Compagnie des Alpes is accelerating its involvement in padel with PadelCity: a new step in its European strategy
Two clubs have surpassed the 1,000 competitor mark: Padel Horizon and the Garden Rennes
Opening a padel club: why fire risk must now be included in the business plan
In padel, does the chemistry between a pair count as much as individual skill?
Why doesn't Clément Geens use his grip like the others?
Why do former tennis players sometimes take so long to progress in padel?
How many calories do you really burn playing padel? The answer is less simple than you might think.
Has the bandeja disappeared from modern padel?
Flat forehand in padel: 5 exercises from Cristian Álvarez to gain control and efficiency
Why knowing how to play on the right and left can make all the difference
Understanding the effects to play padel better
Summer changes padel… but what if the real challenge wasn't hitting harder?
In padel, champions don't win every point, they win the most important ones.
Chingotto and Galán also won the battle of the benches against Libaak and Chozas
The forbidden ball: when a rule divided the world of padel
FIP Tour reform: what will really change from 2027
2027 reform of the FIP and Premier Padel A lot of communication... for ultimately limited changes.
Premier Padel and the FIP are preparing a major reform for 2027: what will change for players
FIP Promises Paris by WME Sports: prevention, recovery, injuries… doctors (Mani and Clédassou) raise awareness about the challenges of padel for young people
Italy Major: Javi Leal still searching for a breakthrough in 2026
Is professional padel becoming an increasingly physical sport?
Are Galán and Chingotto definitively gaining the upper hand over Tapia and Coello?
What do padel players really come to Barcelona looking for?
Benidorm, the new Spanish destination that is attracting padel enthusiasts
French Touch Academy: a 2026 season dedicated to padel in Cap d'Agde