The French continue their adventure at World Pairs Championship, with Dylan Guichard already off to a flying start with an initial victory, while Carla Toully begins its entry into the qualifying rounds this Sunday.

Guichard and Luque without hesitation

For their first match, Dylan Guichard and its Portuguese partner Antonio Luque They perfectly mastered their subject. Facing the wild card Shams / Moreno CarrascoThe Franco-Portuguese duo logically prevailed. 6 / 2 6 / 4 in just over an hour.

The favorites in this match, they imposed their game, leaving their opponents few opportunities. A solid victory that opens the door to the second round, where a much tougher challenge awaits them: the seed n ° 7, brothers Melendez AmayaThe match is scheduled at 11:00 (French time) on the short 3.

If successful, Guichard and Luque could cross paths with the number 1 in these qualifications, Mario Ortega and Mario Huete, for a place in the main draw.

Touly, seeded #4

In the ladies, Carla Toully begins its qualifying campaign today with the Spanish team Lucia Peralta-ExpósitoThe Franco-Spanish pair, seed n ° 4, the favorite in her first round match against the Dutch Bo Luttikhuis / Janine Hemmes.

The match is scheduled for fourth rotation of 11 a.m. on court 1In the event of a victory, they could regain the seed n ° 7, Carlotta Casali-Vannicelli / Ariadna Cañellas Rodero, for an explosive duel.

With their status and an affordable price tag, Touly and Peralta-Expósito have a real chance to secure a place in the main draw of these World Pairs Championships.

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 !