The FIP Platinum tournament in Lyon has reached a fever pitch as local favorites Alix Collombon and Thomas Leygue secured their spots in the quarter-finals following a grueling day of competition. With 14 of the 16 seeded pairs still alive in the tournament, the event is set for a high-stakes conclusion starting today at 12:00 CEST.
Key Results and Tournament Developments
The second day of play in Lyon was defined by marathon matches, with nearly half of the day's schedule requiring a deciding third set to determine a winner. The following highlights summarize the most significant outcomes from the round of 16:
- Collombon and Sharifova's Victory: Alix Collombon, playing with Ksenia Sharifova, successfully navigated a French derby against Louise Bahurel and Ivet Val Lopez, winning in straight sets 6-4, 6-3.
- Leygue and Moya's Upset: In the most dramatic match of the day, Thomas Leygue and partner Jesus Moya eliminated the number 6 seeds, Edu Alonso and Aimar Goñi. The match was a tense three-tie-break thriller that ended 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 in favor of the French-Spanish duo.
- Top Seed Survival: The women’s top seeds, Ale Salazar and Aranzazu Osoro, were pushed to their limits but managed to survive their match, which was one of the seven contests that required a third set.
- Tello and Di Nenno's Close Call: The number 3 men’s seeds, Juan Tello and Martin Di Nenno, also faced a difficult challenge against Pol Hernandez and Manu Castaño, ultimately prevailing only after a decisive tie-break.
- Efficient Two-Set Wins: Several pairs managed to avoid the marathon trend, including Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz, who defeated Alonso Rodriguez and Flavio Abbate 6-3, 6-2. Additionally, Fran Guerrero and Javi Leal took down Alvaro Cepero and Nachi Sager 6-2, 7-6, while Ale Alonso and Giulia Dal Pozzo moved forward after a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Marie-Amelie Dardaine and Clara Mansart.
As the tournament transitions into the quarter-finals, the depth of the field remains impressive. Eight seeded pairs remain in the women's draw, while six seeded pairs continue their campaign in the men's bracket. Fans can follow the conclusion of the FIP Platinum Lyon live via the official FIP YouTube channel.
