The FIP Platinum Lyon tournament kicked off with a thrilling opening day, highlighted by a major upset from French talent Dylan Guichard and his partner Adam Axelsson. As the competition shifts to the round of 16, the tournament prepares for the highly anticipated debut of the top-seeded pairs and a series of compelling women’s matchups.
Day 1 Highlights and Upcoming Round of 16 Action
The opening day of the FIP Platinum Lyon delivered significant momentum for French padel, most notably through the performance of Dylan Guichard. Alongside Sweden’s Adam Axelsson, Guichard overcame a deficit to secure a statement victory. Meanwhile, the tournament schedule intensifies today with the entry of the top-ranked seeds and a notable local derby in the women’s draw.
Here are the key takeaways from the opening results and the upcoming schedule:
- Dylan Guichard and Adam Axelsson’s Upset: In a standout performance, the pair recovered from losing the first set to defeat the number 5 seeds, Sanyo Gutierrez and Javi Garrido, with a final score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. They now advance to face Alvaro Montiel and Dani Santigosa, who earned their spot by defeating French players Yoan Boronad and Jeremy Robert.
- Thomas Leygue’s Advancement: French player Thomas Leygue and his partner, Spain’s Jesus Moya, successfully moved into the round of 16 after a hard-fought three-set victory over Miguel Lamperti and Octavio Alvarez, finishing 6-7, 7-6, 6-2.
- Top Seed Debuts: Starting at 11:00 CEST, the top four seeded pairs enter the tournament. Number 1 seeds Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz are set to face Alonso Rodriguez and Flavio Abbate, while the duo of Fran Guerrero and Javi Leal will challenge Alvaro Cepero and Nachi Sager.
- Ale Salazar’s Return: Defending champion Ale Salazar returns to the court alongside Aranzazu Osoro. They will begin their title defense against the pair of Eugenia Guimot and Anastasiia Rhyzova.
- Women’s Draw Matchups: The women’s bracket features several key pairings, including French wild cards Marie-Amelie Dardaine and Clara Mansart, who face Giulia Dal Pozzo and Ale Alonso. Additionally, Lea Godallier continues her campaign alongside Argentina’s Daiara Valenzuela.
- The French Derby: A highlight of the women’s schedule is the local derby featuring Louise Bahurel, paired with Spain’s Ivet Val Lopez, against the experienced Alix Collombon, who is competing alongside Ksenia Sharifova.
Fans can follow all the action from Lyon through the live stream available on the official FIP YouTube channel.
