On the circuit, some tournaments count more than others.
For Paquito NavarroThis is the FIP Platinum of Seville.
For Arturo Coello, the P2 of Valladolid.
And in France, there is one that Maxime Forcin They wouldn't miss the FIP tournament in Caen for anything in the world.
Formerly classified as FIP Bronze, the event takes a significant step forward this year and becomes the FIP Silver of Caen du 19th to 25th, This move upmarket comes at just the right time for the Norman, who is determined to do at least as well as last year… or even better.
A benchmark semi-final in 2025
At 36, the player from La Ferrière-aux-Étangs, a small village of 1,500 inhabitants in the Orne department, has made Caen his favorite stomping ground. It must be said that he knows the place perfectly: Maxime is a coach at PadelShot MondevilleAnd most importantly, he knows the recipe for performing well here.
Last January, the European +35 champion had a superb run by reaching the semi-finals of the tournament, partnered with the Spaniard Adria MercadalTheir journey ended against the number 1 seed, composed of Pepe Aliaga et Marcos Cordoba. A remarkable result, which remains to this day Forcin's best international run, greatly helped at the time by a Mercadal flirting with the world's top 100.
What if it's even better this year?
For this new edition, Maxime Forcin returns to his home turf with an even more ambitious partnership. Like last year, he will be accompanied by a Spanish partner, but this time it's... Francisco Gil, currently ranked 45th in the world. The duo will start the tournament as the No. 5 seeds.
A well-known player on the circuit Premier PadelHaving notably reached two quarter-finals at Santiago P1 and Asunción P2 last season, Maxime Forcin has a golden opportunity to aim for at least another semi-final appearance… and perhaps even dream bigger, all the way to the title, in front of his home crowd.
Because one thing is certain: between the PadelAt the Mondeville and Caen Exhibition Center matches, the Norman player can count on their full support. And at home, Maxime Forcin is never just another player.
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