The day proved fatal for the French representatives at FIP Silver NapoliCommitted in both the men's and women's categories, all were eliminated this Saturday, bringing an end to the French adventure in Italy.

For men, the step was too high

In the round of 16, the three French pairs still in the running all stumbled against stronger opponents.

Yoan Boronad / Jérémy Robert They logically bowed out against the number 1 seed, Antonio Fernandez / Mario Del Castillo (6/1 6/4). Despite a better second set, the French mainly gained experience against two players from the world top 80.

Thomas Vanbauce / Julien Seurin delivered a close match against Clément Geens / Nacho Moltó (ts4), but ended up losing 6/3 7/6. A frustrating defeat as the scenario could have gone either way, but the hierarchy was respected.

Same outcome for Bastien Blanqué / Nicolas Rouanet, beaten 6/1 6/4 by Diego Diaz / Boris Garcia (ts5). A pace imposed by their opponents who never really let up the pressure.

For the women, from hope to disillusionment

On the women's side, the last chance of seeing a Frenchwoman in the semi-finals rested on Louise Bahurel / Ana PerezAfter a dominant performance in the round of 16 (6-0, 6-0), the pair faced a tougher battle against Martina Parmigiani / Emily Stellato (ts4), before bowing out 7/6 6/1. A close first set that suggested there was room for error, but the level went up a notch afterwards.

Kimi Barla / Lou Lambert-AgostiHaving qualified without playing in the quarter-finals, they could not withstand the number 2 seed. Nuria Rodriguez / Marina Lobo, two players from world top 50A clean defeat 6/2 6/0 against a more complete and solid pair in all areas.

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 !

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