Le  Betclic Bordeaux Premier Padel P2  The tournament truly enters a new dimension this Wednesday with the second day of the main draw. While several top seeds will be making their debuts in Gironde, the spotlight will be primarily on the French players, who will have a prime lineup of matches in front of the crowd at the Mériadeck ice rink.

Challenging matches, world-class opponents and an electric atmosphere are on the cards: the French teams will all have a chance to thrill the crowds.

An evening almost entirely dedicated to the French national team.

The organizers made no secret of their desire to showcase French players. Of the six matches scheduled on center court, four will feature at least one French representative.

The first French entry will concern  Alix Collombon  et  Ksenia Sharifova The French number 1 will face a player she knows very well:  Jana Montes , her former partner from the beginning of the season. Together, the two women had won the  FIP Silver of Caen  before going their separate ways. Now associated with the experienced  Lucia Sainz The Spanish player will represent a real test for the Franco-Russian pair.

From 17 p.m. onwards, the central court will definitively take on the appearance of a French playing field.

Godallier wants to continue his momentum

First to take the stage in the evening,  Léa Godallier  will receive a wild card alongside Argentina  Daiara Valenzuela , freshly crowned at  FIP Silver of Narbonne .

In front of them,  Bea Caldera  et  Carmen Goenaga  constitute a benchmark on the circuit. A regular at major events on  Premier Padel The Spanish pair will start with the favorites in the predictions, but Godallier will have the opportunity to measure the progress shown in recent weeks.

Boronad / Fonteny face a huge revelation

One of the most anticipated matches of the day will then pit against  Yoan Boronad  et  Timeo Fonteny  à  Tino Libaak  et  Alex Chozas .

Invited by the organizers, the two young French players are continuing their development at the highest level. They will face two of Argentina's brightest prospects, already established among the players capable of challenging the world's best pairs.

This match goes far beyond a simple first round. For Boronad and Fonteny, it's another opportunity to confirm their progress against a top player on the circuit.

Guichard and Geens want to ride their momentum

The day on Centre Court will conclude with  Dylan Guichard  and the Belgian  Clement Geens , opposed to  Inigo Jofre  et  Jairus Baptist .

The Franco-Belgian pair arrive in Bordeaux with confidence despite a frustrating defeat in the semi-final of the  FIP Gold  last week. Guichard and Geens delivered a very high-level performance against  Javi Garrido  et  Lucas Bergamini only bowing out in three sets, 1/6 6/3 6/3 after having made two of the best players on the world circuit doubt themselves for a long time.

This gives us real ambitions before this entry into the competition.

The top seeds also enter the scene

Beyond the strong French presence, this second day will also see the debuts of several of the best men's pairs.

No. 5 seeds  Coki Nieto / Jon Sanz  will face  Jose Antonio Diestro  et  Ignatius Piotto , While  Paquito Navarro  et  Martín Di Nenno  will launch their tournament against  Pablo García  et  Pablo Lijó .

One of the most anticipated matches of the day will also pit against  Javi leal  et  Fran Guerrero , recent semi-finalists in Valladolid, to  Tolito Aguirre  et  Ramiro Valenzuela , a unique association that promises a high-level show.

Finally  Momo González  et  Lucas Campagnolo  will enter the competition against  Alvaro Montiel  et  Flavio Abbate .

Between the top seeds' debuts and an evening largely dedicated to the French representatives, the Mériadeck ice rink is preparing for one of its most anticipated days of the week. The French team will face top-tier opponents, but also a great opportunity to transform Bordeaux into a veritable cauldron of noise.

Maceo ZERHAT

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