P1000 Strasbourg: Wagner/Motz vs Groll/Garcia final

The P1000 4Padel Strasbourg played its semi-finals on Sunday morning. After two very different matches, the final is set: top seeds Simon Wagner and Julien Motz face sixth seeds Groll and Garcia, who have already eliminated several favourites in Alsace this week.

Wagner and Motz win the left-handers clash

The first semi-final paired two of the strongest teams in the draw: Wagner and Motz as number one seeds against Albano Olivetti and Axel Kursun. From the start it was clear this would be no routine afternoon on court.

Both pairs traded momentum in the rallies and each had strong phases. Breaks and counter-breaks shaped the rhythm, so for a long time neither side held a lasting advantage. The crowd in the 4Padel arena watched an intense match with high emotional tension and long rallies on both sides of the net.

Wagner and Motz eventually won 7-6, 7-6 – both sets in tie-breaks. In the decisive moments the two left-handers looked more experienced and focused. They converted the biggest points more efficiently and kept their error count at 36 direct faults, well below their opponents’ 49.

Simon Wagner stood out offensively on the left side, an unusual position for him. Several winning smashes from that area tipped the balance in favour of the favourites. Julien Motz complemented with solid defence and smart choices in key exchanges. The performance confirms Wagner and Motz as the leading contenders at the Strasbourg P1000.

Groll and Garcia continue their run

In the second semi-final, Groll and Garcia met tournament surprise Brouillard and Morelle. The outsider pair arrived full of confidence after beating seeds four and five and had already made headlines earlier in the week.

Groll and Garcia, however, built on a strong tournament path. In the quarter-finals they had already knocked out the second seed, showing they belong among the form teams in Strasbourg. Their game features high tempo, consistent net presence and composure under pressure.

Against Brouillard and Morelle they confirmed that trend. After a tight first set won in the tie-break, they controlled the second and won 7-6, 6-1. They reach the final and can crown their surprise run with the biggest success of their shared season so far.

Two semi-finals, two stories

Sportingly, both matches offered different drama. The first semi-final hinged on experience and composure in tie-breaks; the second on the ability to take clear control after a close opener. Both winning pairs go into the final with different strengths.

Wagner and Motz have maintained their level all weekend and show high efficiency in key phases. Groll and Garcia bring momentum, confidence and the experience of beating several highly seeded pairs. The final promises a compelling clash between established favourites and the team of the moment.

Final on Sunday in Strasbourg

The P1000 title will be decided between top seeds Wagner and Motz and sixth seeds Groll and Garcia. On one side the pair that has dominated the draw from the start; on the other the duo that has produced the event’s biggest storyline with spectacular results.

For followers of the French padel calendar, the match is a weekend highlight. It will be broadcast live on Padel Mag TV from 1:30 p.m., so fans not at the 4Padel venue in Strasbourg can follow the decider.

The P1000 4Padel Strasbourg has already shown why this event carries so much weight on the national tour. High quality, tight sets and a final pairing established stars against rising outsiders make this edition one of the season’s defining stops in Alsace.

Ahead of the final, the question remains whether Groll and Garcia extend their run against top seeds or Wagner and Motz confirm their favourite status with a commanding title. Both pairs proved in the semi-finals that they find answers when it matters – just with different methods and playing profiles.

For organisers and players in Strasbourg, an emotional peak awaits. After an intense weekend of surprises and top-level matches, a single contest decides the P1000 champion. The semi-finals have set the stage perfectly for a final that can crown the entire tournament week.