After many months away from the slopes, the beast can finally leave its cage. Eight months after an injury that abruptly halted its rise into the world's top 100, Thomas Leygue He's finally back in competition. The former French number 1 makes his return on the occasion of the Bordeaux P2000, with the desire to regain rhythm, bearings… and his throne.

One night that changed everything in Rome

The evening could have been ideal for Thomas Leygue. He was involved alongside... Jesus Moya during the'Italy MajorThe Frenchman faced the Deus brothers in the first round of the main draw. Leygue and Moya lead 6/4 and seem to be off to a perfect start.
But everything changes abruptly. 1/1 in the second setThomas steps back on a lob, prepares his shot… and collapses on the landing. The scene is chilling. He remains on the ground, clutching his lower leg, his face etched with pain. The verdict will come the very next day: near-total rupture of the Achilles tendon.
A serious, violent injury that puts an immediate stop to his season and eliminates any prospect of a return for many months.

Thomas Leygue suffers setback: Achilles tendon rupture and end of 2025 season

A demanding rehabilitation, carried out at 200%

What followed was surgical, both literally and figuratively. Operated on in the days that followed, Thomas discovered the extent of the damage: "The tendon completely detached from the calf. The surgeon had to reattach it with stitches."The process is clear, but lengthy: two weeks in a plaster cast, a month and a half in bootsthen four to five months of intensive rehabilitation.
Held back in his ascent towards the world top 100Leygue doesn't give up. "You mustn't go too fast. It's in those moments that you risk relapse. I want to come back strong... and never leave again."he confided at the time.


Determined and clear-headed, the Frenchman is focused on one goal: to return to the international circuit in full possession of his abilities, and regaining its status as French number 1The injury slowed him down, but never diminished his motivation.

A highly anticipated return alongside a loyal friend

For his return to competition, Thomas Leygue has opted for continuity. In Bordeaux, he reunites with his duo alongside Bastien Blanqué with whom he had not been able to defend his title champion of FranceA sacred duo in 2023 and 2024and has become a benchmark on the French circuit.
Au P2000 4Padel from BordeauxThe Leygue/Blanqué pair, seeded number 1, will logically be under close scrutiny. For Thomas, the stakes are clear: get back to rhythmsensations and gradually reinstall its power Faced with stiff competition. No rush, but a smart, step-by-step recovery.

The hat-trick for Thomas Leygue and Bastien Blanqué

This return to Bordeaux marks a symbolic step in Thomas Leygue's long journey. Eight months after a terrible injury, the Frenchman will be back on the track, competing in a tournament, and the hardest part is now behind him. Perhaps the most interesting part begins now, before he tries to reclaim his place in the world's top 100.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 at Domaine De Clairis in Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his antoushiasme and his " Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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