The FIP Tour continues this week on two fronts for the French team. While some will try to reach the final four of the FIP Gold of Abidjan Others will enter the competition in the round of 16 of the Giulianova's FIP Silver In Italy. An overview of the matches to watch.
Guichard and Geens are aiming for the semi-finals in Abidjan
Au FIP Gold of Abidjan , eyes will be turned towards Dylan Guichard and its Belgian partner Clement Geens Seeded fourth in the tournament, the two men will play their quarter-final against the Spaniard Anton Sans and to the Portuguese Gustavo Nunes , seeded No. 6, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.
In the ladies, Steffi Merah will team up with the Portuguese Constança Gorito Their entry into the tournament promises to be particularly challenging as they will face the number 1 seeds, the Spanish team. Noa Canovas et Maria Eulalia Rodriguez Abajo Cánovas arrives with confidence after his final last week at FIP Silver of Narbonne .
Men kick things off in Italy
Au Giulianova's FIP Silver The men will be the first French athletes to take to the slopes this Friday, with the round of 16 on the program.
The young pair of My Center Palavas House , Sacha Huard De La Marre et Nathan Perrot , beneficiary of lucky loserwill have a big challenge to overcome against the Argentinians Luciano Capra et Facundo Lopez , seeded No. 4 in the tournament.
Another pair to follow, Raphael Marquet and the Luxembourger movable bands Having come through qualifying, they will try to continue their good week against the Dutch. Meijer / Nolten for a place in the quarter-finals.
Godallier and Bahurel will wait until Saturday
In the women's draw, the French women will have to wait until Saturday morning to make their debut in the round of 16.
Léa Godallier associated with Argentina Daiara Valenzuela (seeded No. 3), will face the Italians Cruciani / Moroni .
For its part, Louise Bahurel , fresh from winning his first FIP tournament, alongside the Spaniard Ivet Val Lopez will challenge the No. 7 seeded pair composed of Portillo / Castillo , with the goal of reaching the quarter-finals.
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!
After a difficult start to the season, Thomas Leygue is back in the world's top 150
Jon Sanz leaves Coki Nieto to join Franco Stupaczuk
Tapia / Coello vs Chingotto / Galán: a spectacular rivalry… but one that has become too repetitive?
Victor Teboul / Adrien Westermann: "Building the FIP Bronze in Marnes-la-Coquette, year after year, into an important event in French padel"
Mike Yanguas responds to criticism of his behavior: “Attitude must be non-negotiable”
Aranza Osoro: "Today, beyond the top 40 or 50, it's impossible to live 100% off padel."
Bea González's Top 5 Best Smashes on the Women's Tour
2026 Mediterranean Games: A women's team that sparks debate
London P1: Huge challenge for Collombon/Sharifova against the in-form pair of Calvo/Fernandez
London P1: Leygue and Geens logically bow out against Lebrón / Augsburger but leave with valuable lessons learned.
Bullpadel and PSG present two exclusive rackets in the club's colors
The break Premier Padel Does it still really exist?
London P1: Tapia and Coello once again too strong for Navarro/Di Nenno, the number 1s advance to the final
London P1: Fernandez and Calvo repeat their success against Josemaría / González and secure a second consecutive final
London P1: Can Paquito/Di Nenno finally take down Tapia/Coello?
Padel How Lidl is transforming Crivit into a fully-fledged sports brand with Steffi Graf
Compagnie des Alpes is accelerating its involvement in padel with PadelCity: a new step in its European strategy
Two clubs have surpassed the 1,000 competitor mark: Padel Horizon and the Garden Rennes
Opening a padel club: why fire risk must now be included in the business plan
In padel, does the chemistry between a pair count as much as individual skill?
Why doesn't Clément Geens use his grip like the others?
Why do former tennis players sometimes take so long to progress in padel?
How many calories do you really burn playing padel? The answer is less simple than you might think.
Has the bandeja disappeared from modern padel?
Flat forehand in padel: 5 exercises from Cristian Álvarez to gain control and efficiency
Why knowing how to play on the right and left can make all the difference
Understanding the effects to play padel better
Summer changes padel… but what if the real challenge wasn't hitting harder?
In padel, champions don't win every point, they win the most important ones.
Chingotto and Galán also won the battle of the benches against Libaak and Chozas
The forbidden ball: when a rule divided the world of padel
FIP Tour reform: what will really change from 2027
2027 reform of the FIP and Premier Padel A lot of communication... for ultimately limited changes.
Premier Padel and the FIP are preparing a major reform for 2027: what will change for players
FIP Promises Paris by WME Sports: prevention, recovery, injuries… doctors (Mani and Clédassou) raise awareness about the challenges of padel for young people
Italy Major: Javi Leal still searching for a breakthrough in 2026
Is professional padel becoming an increasingly physical sport?
Are Galán and Chingotto definitively gaining the upper hand over Tapia and Coello?
What do padel players really come to Barcelona looking for?
Benidorm, the new Spanish destination that is attracting padel enthusiasts
French Touch Academy: a 2026 season dedicated to padel in Cap d'Agde