P2000 Cabriès: Top seeds reach the final

After a tournament marked by numerous surprises, the two top favorites have qualified for the final at the P2000 WinWin Padel in Cabriès. While Damien Bayard and Pierre Vincent dominated their semi-final with ease, Maxime Forcin and Arthur Hugounenq had to give everything for nearly two hours in the other semi-final to end the dream run of Julien Motz and Guillaume Ledrap.

Forcin and Hugounenq end Motz and Ledrap's run

The second seeds Maxime Forcin and Arthur Hugounenq needed almost two hours of intense padel to beat Julien Motz and Guillaume Ledrap – a duo widely regarded as one of the strongest pairings of the entire tournament in Cabriès. In the end, Forcin and Hugounenq prevailed 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 and secured their place in the P2000 WinWin Padel final.

Conditions on court were exceptionally fast. Break opportunities were scarce for long stretches, turning the match into a constant high-level battle. The first set developed into a genuine arm wrestle, with both doubles fulfilling their roles defensively and offensively with near perfection. Only one break point appeared – and it went unused.

Guillaume Ledrap stood out in the opening set, backed by a very aggressive Julien Motz. The underdog pairing held off the favorites' attacking pressure and forced the match into a decisive phase early on. In the tie-break, however, the momentum shifted: Ledrap lost focus briefly, made several direct errors and handed Forcin and Hugounenq the crucial advantage.

The second set followed the same pattern. Motz and Ledrap raised their level significantly, created several break chances and moved ahead. Yet once again, they failed to convert. Forcin and Hugounenq kept their composure, defended their serves with great discipline and pushed the decision into another tie-break.

This time there was no doubt. Motz and Ledrap dominated the decisive tie-break without compromise and won it 7-0 – a clear reward for their superior play in that set. The score was level, and both pairings headed into the third and final set with equal momentum.

In the semi-final decider, Forcin and Hugounenq looked increasingly confident. They were especially solid on their own serve, winning numerous service games 40-0. The constant pressure on the other side paid off: Motz and Ledrap held on until 3-3, before Arthur Hugounenq produced an exceptional off-court winner to create the decisive break.

Even in the final, still fiercely contested games, the second seeds did not waver. Forcin and Hugounenq used their experience, held their lead and confirmed their place in the final – a result that underlines their resilience after a tournament full of upsets.

Semi-finals at a glance

Bayard and Vincent untroubled

The other semi-final was far more straightforward. Damien Bayard and Pierre Vincent, the top favorites of the P2000 WinWin Padel Cabriès, gave Arthaud Dumoulin and Tom Couturier little chance. The fourth seeds could not disrupt the rhythm of the favorites at any stage of the match.

Bayard and Vincent operated with high consistency from the start. Their shot selection was precise, their defense compact, and in attack they kept Dumoulin and Couturier under constant pressure. They sealed a quick 6-1, 6-3 victory and confirmed their status as the strongest pairing of the tournament.

For the top seeds, the win marks a special milestone: it is their first P2000 final together. The clear semi-final victory could provide a strategic advantage in the title match, as Forcin and Hugounenq spent more than two hours on court while Bayard and Vincent were able to preserve energy.

That different workload before the final is no minor detail in pro padel. Anyone reaching the final after a long three-set semi must stay fresh physically and mentally – while the opponent can step on court with fresh legs and full concentration. That is exactly the scenario shaping up in Cabriès.

Final between the two top favorites

The P2000 WinWin Padel Cabriès final brings together the two strongest pairings of the tournament: top seeds Damien Bayard and Pierre Vincent face second seeds Maxime Forcin and Arthur Hugounenq. A duel that was already regarded as the expected climax of the event before the first serve.

Bayard and Vincent head into the match with the momentum of a dominant semi-final, while Forcin and Hugounenq had to prove their mental strength to perform at top level again after an epic battle. Both doubles know the demands of a P2000 final and have the experience to stay calm in decisive moments.

The final will be broadcast live on Padel Mag TV, immediately after the women's title match. For the crowd in Cabriès and viewers at home, the closing act of the tournament promises padel at the highest French level – with two pairings that have earned their way through a surprising draw to the last day together.