Segura/Terminet chase third title in Paris
Juan Segura and Lucas Terminet arrive at the FIP Promises Paris by WME Sports with real status to defend. Entered in the U14 boys category as the No. 5 seeds, the two French players aim to play a leading role in Lésigny. After two strong tournaments in Belgium, they travel to Paris with confidence – and with the pressure to confirm what they showed on court in front of a home crowd.
The pair compete in a draw regarded as one of the toughest youth events of the season. International talent, tight seedings and high playing speed define the U14 field. For Segura and Terminet, that is not an unfamiliar situation: they have shown in recent months that they can beat seeded favourites as well.
Momentum from Belgium
The Segura / Terminet partnership looks back on an impressive run. Most recently they dominated the competition in their age group at the FIP Promises Koksijde. After a controlled group stage, they advanced to the final without slipping and claimed the U14 title.
In the final, the French pair beat Coppens / Koeck 6-1, 6-2. The clear victory underlined the duo's steady progress and confirmed that Segura and Terminet belong among the most consistent pairs on the international youth circuit. For Juan Segura, it was already his sixth title on the FIP Promises tour. Lucas Terminet celebrated his second success on the circuit – a clear sign that both players are building experience and credentials at the highest junior level.
Even before Koksijde, the two had made headlines in Gent. At the FIP Promises Gent in May, they delivered a strong tournament from start to finish. In the quarter-finals they crushed the Dutch No. 1 pair 6-0, 6-0, then beat the English top seeds 6-4, 6-2 in the semi-finals. In the final they defeated the Belgian No. 1 seeds 6-4, 6-4.
That triumph marked a milestone: Segura's fifth FIP Promises title and Terminet's first international title on the circuit. Two tournament wins in quick succession – that is the foundation on which the French duo now heads to Paris. Both successes came on Belgian soil, showing how confidently the pair performs away from home as well.
Paris as a third shared title?
At the FIP Promises Paris by WME Sports, Segura and Terminet will aim for a third title together. But the mission will not be easy. The U14 draw is highly competitive, with several strong pairs above their seeding position.
Serious rivals include Tyrone Pottier and Benjamin Filieri, who enter the event as the No. 3 seeds. The top of the draw also brings international quality – a field that punishes every mistake. For Segura / Terminet, that means every set counts and every match can decide their tournament path.
The French pair still bring strong arguments. They know each other blind on court, trust their automated patterns and know what it feels like to win an FIP Promises final. That routine could make the difference in Lésigny when the pace rises and the pressure grows in front of a home crowd.
Recent successes at a glance
| Tournament | Location | Final score | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIP Promises Koksijde | Belgium | 6-1, 6-2 vs. Coppens / Koeck | 6th FIP title for Segura, 2nd for Terminet |
| FIP Promises Gent | Belgium | 6-4, 6-4 vs. Belgian No. 1 | 5th FIP title for Segura, 1st international for Terminet |
Home advantage and high expectations
The FIP Promises Paris by WME Sports is regarded as one of the season's major youth events. For Segura and Terminet, it is a chance to repeat their Belgian successes in front of a French audience. Home advantage can be motivating – while also raising expectations for a pair that has already proved it can dominate finals.
In Lésigny, international talents meet, yet French youth have shown in recent weeks that they can compete with Europe's best pairs. Segura / Terminet exemplify that generation: technically solid, mentally ready for decisive phases and hungry for more titles.
The path through the draw will not be straightforward. Several pairs above them in the seedings have international experience and can raise the pace early. Segura and Terminet must stay focused from the first round and play to their strength in long rallies – a pattern that already brought them success in Gent and Koksijde.
Whether Paris brings a third shared triumph depends on consistency across the entire event. The U14 draw offers no easy path – yet with two fresh wins in their luggage and experience from several FIP Promises finals, Segura / Terminet undoubtedly belong among the pairs that can seriously shake up the draw.
For French youth padel, their appearance in Lésigny means more than just another tournament. It is a test for a generation making the leap from promising talents to internationally successful players. Juan Segura and Lucas Terminet have the credentials – now they want to prove them in front of their own crowd and mark the FIP Promises Paris by WME Sports as the next chapter of their shared success story.
