Clergue/Maligo win P2000 Cabriès in three sets
The sixth seeds proved strongest in the end: Laura Clergue and Marie Maligo claimed the title at the P2000 WinWin Padel Cabriès. In the final, they defeated Amanda Pestre Grange and Lucie Vichier 6-4, 2-6, 6-3. A thrilling weekend in Cabriès was crowned by a duo that had repeatedly shaken up the tournament's seeded hierarchy.
Two pairs that had already caused surprises on the road to the final delivered a match full of twists. On the fast surface at WinWin Padel, the contest remained open until the last rally and offered exactly the mix of pace, composure, and tactical clarity that defines a P2000 final.
Clergue and Maligo take the first set
From the outset, Clergue and Maligo made it clear they wanted to dictate the rhythm of the match. Under consistently fast conditions, they seized their opponents' serve early and put Pestre Grange and Vichier under pressure.
Laura Clergue impressed with high ball volume and precise shot quality. She drew her opponents into longer rallies with deep, well-placed balls and forced errors at key moments. Marie Maligo was exceptionally solid on the right side, defending consistently and using her position to finish attacks or redirect the ball back into the opposing court.
The sixth seeds held their lead throughout the first set and secured the opener 6-4. That laid the foundation for a final that initially tilted their way but was far from decided.
Pestre Grange and Vichier turn the match around
The fifth seeds responded in the second set with far more aggression. Pestre Grange and Vichier raised the tempo, broke early, and took their opponents' serve a second time. Suddenly the match looked more balanced as last year's finalists gained confidence.
The second set became a clear affair for the fifth seeds. With a 6-2 scoreline, they levelled the match and swung momentum fully in their direction. Especially in the important moments, Pestre Grange and Vichier looked focused and consistent. They converted four of five break points, showing an efficiency that would still matter in the decisive third set.
Statistically, they even ended the match with more points won than Clergue and Maligo. That figure underlines how tight and competitive the encounter truly was, even though the title ultimately went to the sixth seeds.
The third set decides the title
In the final set, Clergue and Maligo regained the initiative. They started with an early break and took the lead again. On the road to the title, they served once for the win, but Pestre Grange and Vichier fought back and kept the tension alive.
The sixth seeds responded immediately. They refocused, took their opponents' serve again, and closed out the match 6-3. In the decisive rallies, they looked calmer and more controlled than in the second set.
A key difference lay in the error count. Clergue and Maligo committed 35 unforced errors overall, while Pestre Grange and Vichier made 43. On a fast court in a final, that gap can decide the outcome because every unnecessary mistake immediately gives the opponent a chance for a decisive advantage.
Second P2000 title for Clergue, first for Maligo
For Laura Clergue, the triumph in Cabriès is further proof of her effectiveness whenever she appears on the French circuit. Although she competes only rarely, she belongs to the players who are immediately competitive at every outing. With victory at the P2000 WinWin Padel, she claims her second title in this category after triumphing in 2020.
For Marie Maligo, the success carries special meaning. Last year she lost in the WinWin Padel final and had to surrender the title to another pair. This time she turned the story around and celebrated her first P2000 win. Together with Clergue, she turned last season's experience into motivation and composure.
The pair's tournament run was convincing overall. Particularly notable was their quarter-final win over the second seeds Sirgant and Martin. That showed their title run was built not only on a strong final but on consistent performances across the entire weekend.
The finalists also take plenty of positives
Despite defeat, Amanda Pestre Grange and Lucie Vichier can look back on a very strong tournament. As fifth seeds, they eliminated the top seeds in the quarter-finals and the third seeds in the semi-finals. Only in the final did Clergue and Maligo stop their run, and even there they pushed the eventual champions into a third set.
With their break-point efficiency and ability to raise the tempo in key moments, Pestre Grange and Vichier were among the defining pairs of the weekend. Their performance shows that the women's field at the P2000 WinWin Padel Cabriès was deep, high-level, and filled with several genuine title contenders.
Clergue and Maligo are thus the last winners of a P2000 staged in this format. Their triumph in Cabriès is not only a sporting highlight but also a striking chapter in the recent history of the French padel tournament calendar.
