FIP Tour: Vanbauce stopped by a twist of fate, Blanqué / Joris and Guy de Chamisso / Vives continue their journey

The start of the day brought mixed emotions for the French players competing in the FIP Tour. While Thomas Vanbauce saw his impressive run cut short in Collbató due to his partner's injury, several other French players continue their journey. Bastien Blanqué and Maxime Joris qualified for the quarterfinals in Italy, as did Manuel Vives and Olivier Guy de Chamisso in Jersey. On the women's side, Camille Sireix will also be in the quarterfinals.

Vanbauce stopped in his tracks at Collbató

Thomas Vanbauce's great week unfortunately ended with a twist of fate.

Associated to Lucas Miranda The Frenchman was playing his quarter-final against Francis Jury et Alejandro Garcia when his Spanish partner, weakened by illness, was forced to retire during the second set. The Franco-Spanish pair was then trailing 6 / 2 2 / 1 .

A frustrating end, given the excellent tournament the Franco-Spanish pair were having. After a few difficult weeks for Thomas Vanbauce, marked in particular by the end of his partnership with Julien Seurin, this run to the quarterfinals is nonetheless a very encouraging sign. His understanding with Lucas Miranda already seemed well established, and this week in Spain suggests promising prospects for the future.

Touly and Bahurel fall with honor

In the ladies, Carla Toully et Xenia Vidiella The sixth seeds were unable to find a solution against the tournament favorites. Carolina orsi et Patricia Llaguno , which have imposed themselves 6 / 2 6 / 4 .

For its part, Louise Bahurel , associated with Ivet Val Lopez She once again came very close to a major result. After eliminating the No. 8 seed in the previous round, the Franco-Spanish player delivered another very convincing performance against the No. 2 seeds. Noah Canovas et Maria rodriguez .

Despite a battle lasting nearly three sets, Bahurel and Val Lopez were defeated. 6/7 7/6 6/4 , nevertheless confirming their ability to compete with players of the very highest international level.

FIP Tour: Vanbauce stopped by a twist of fate, Blanqué / Joris and Vives continue their journey

Blanqué and Joris confirm in Frascati

Au FIP Bronze from Frascati , Bastien Blanqué et Maxime Joris , seeded No. 5, continue their run without conceding a single set.

The French dominated the Italians. Leonardo Abbate et Gabriele De Angelis 6 / 1 6 / 4 to reach the quarter-finals.

They will now face the Spanish. Hugo serrano (337e) and Martin Martinez (474th), with the ambition of continuing their journey towards the final four.

Vives and Guy de Chamisso are still in the race

Au Jersey FIP Silver , Manuel Vives et Olivier Guy de Chamisso The eighth-seeded team secured their place in the quarterfinals with a controlled victory against the Spanish qualifiers. Jordi Escriva et Ivan Iturbe ( 6 / 1 6 / 2 ).

Their next challenge could be significant as they will face the number 1 seed. Gonzalo Rubio (43th) / Andres Fernandez Lancha (62e).

Sireix continues the adventure, Mansart/Srigant stop

Still in Jersey, Camille Sireix and the Dutch Tess de Vocht have perfectly negotiated their entry into the competition by dominating Nora Leinus et Abigail Tordoff 6 / 3 6 / 2 .

The challenge will be considerably greater in the quarter-finals, where they will face the No. 2 seeds. Lucia Martinez placeholder image (38e) and Martha Navarro (67e).

However, the adventure ends in the round of 16 for Clara Mansart et Juliette Sirgant , defeated by the British Alice Keddie et Victoria Nicholas despite winning the first set ( 6/2 3/6 0/6 ).

Maceo ZERHAT

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