Day1. The French take centre stage on Philippe-Chatrier. Leygue into the main draw, Fonteny through to the second round
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Day1. The French take centre stage on Philippe-Chatrier. Leygue into the main draw, Fonteny through to the second round

Padel FIP September 7, 2026 Yesterday
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The Alpine Paris Major kicked off at the iconic Roland Garros, with local French talent taking center stage during the opening day of competition. As the tournament shifts its focus to the main draw, several French players have already made significant strides in front of their home crowd.

French Success and Upcoming Schedule

The opening day saw notable victories for French competitors looking to make their mark at one of padel's most prestigious venues. The following highlights detail the key results and the upcoming schedule for the local favorites:

  • Thomas Leygue and Jesus Moya: This pair successfully punched their ticket to the main draw after a hard-fought three-set victory against the duo of Aragon and Roglan.
  • Timeo Fonteny and Nacho Moragues: Demonstrating dominant form, this team secured a spot in the second round by defeating José Luis Gonzalez and Alvaro Melendez in straight sets, finishing 6-1, 6-4.
  • Lea Godallier and Daiara Valenzuela: As the women's draw begins, this pair is set to open the program on Philippe-Chatrier against the team of Borrero and Navarro.
  • Moya and Leygue: Following the opening match on center court, Leygue will return to action alongside Moya to face the pair of Gala and Jensen.
  • Carla Touly and Xenia Clascà: This duo is scheduled to compete on Philippe-Chatrier, taking on the team of Gomez and Polo.
  • Alix Collombon and Ksenia Sharifova: In the evening session, scheduled for no earlier than 18:00, this pair will challenge Arellano and Lobo.
  • Dylan Guichard and Clement Geens: Closing out the French-focused schedule on center court, this pair will face Pineda and Ruiz in a match slated for no earlier than 20:00.

With 20 matches scheduled across five courts starting at 12 CEST, the tournament continues to build momentum. While the local players currently command the spotlight on the historic Philippe-Chatrier court, the world’s leading pairs are expected to make their highly anticipated tournament debuts on Wednesday.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Thomas Leygue and Jesus Moya qualify for the main draw at the Alpine Paris Major?
Thomas Leygue and Jesus Moya secured their spot in the main draw by winning a hard-fought three-set match against Aragon and Roglan.
What was the result of Timeo Fonteny and Nacho Moragues' match in the opening round?
Timeo Fonteny and Nacho Moragues demonstrated dominant form by defeating José Luis Gonzalez and Alvaro Melendez in straight sets, with a score of 6-1, 6-4.
Which French players are scheduled to compete on Philippe-Chatrier at the Alpine Paris Major?
The French players scheduled for Philippe-Chatrier include Lea Godallier, Thomas Leygue, Carla Touly, Alix Collombon, and Dylan Guichard, among their respective partners.
When will the world's leading padel pairs make their debut at the tournament?
While local French talent is currently in the spotlight, the world's leading pairs are expected to make their highly anticipated tournament debuts on Wednesday.

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