P1000 weekend: top seeds prevail across France

The French padel circuit delivered an exceptionally busy weekend, with several P1000 tournaments held in parallel in Nîmes, Lésigny and Vernon. Top seeds largely lived up to their billing, though not every final followed the shortest path. While some title matches were controlled affairs, others produced dramatic twists until the final point.

Cancel and Forichon hold firm in Nîmes

At the men's P1000 in Nîmes, Ludovic Cancel and Paul Forichon prevailed as the top seeds. In the final they beat Louis Jover and Pedro Diaz Torregrosa, the third seeds, 7-6, 6-3. The opening set developed into a tight battle in fast, windy conditions. Neither pair managed a break, so the set was decided in a tie-break won 7-4 by Cancel and Forichon.

In the second set, the top seeds took control early. Paul Forichon was especially effective in the difficult conditions, benefiting from his strong left-handed game. It was a composed title run for the favourites, who had already been tested in the semi-finals: against Timéo Fonteny and Tom Taieb they recovered from losing the first set to win 5-7, 6-2, 6-4.

For Forichon, it was a second P1000 title of the season, while Cancel claimed his first trophy of the year. Both players confirmed their form on the national circuit and underlined why they were clear favourites in Nîmes.

Bougon and Gontier dominate the women's draw in Nîmes

In the women's P1000 in Nîmes, Joana Bougon and Carla Gontier took charge from the start. As top seeds, they beat Lienard and Sorel, the second seeds, convincingly in the final, 6-2, 6-1. The tournament ran smoothly for Bougon and Gontier throughout the weekend, with few signs of weakness as they dominated their opponents.

For Joana Bougon, the triumph meant a second P1000 title this season. Carla Gontier celebrated a special milestone: her first career P1000 victory. The success marks an important step for the young player and shows that the pair is gaining increasing importance in the French women's padel scene.

Cazaban and Rubio win after drama in Lésigny

At the P1000 in Lésigny, Hugo Cazaban and Raphaël Rubio, the top seeds, produced a particularly thrilling final. Against Gautier Boutel and Yannouk Henrion, the fourth seeds, they won a dramatic three-setter, 6-2, 6-7, 6-4. After a controlled first set, Cazaban and Rubio appeared to be heading for a straightforward victory.

But Boutel and Henrion fought back in the second set. They saved two match points and eventually forced a tie-break, which they won. In the decisive third set, Cazaban and Rubio found their level again in time, converted the key break and secured the title.

With this success, the pair claimed their second joint P1000 title of the season after winning in Castres. The duo confirms its consistency on the French circuit and ranks among the most in-form men's pairs of the current campaign.

Duchêne and Tonda unbeaten in Vernon

At the women's P1000 at TC Vernon, Alexise Duchêne and Charlyne Tonda, the top seeds, sent a strong message. In the final they beat Laura Robineau and Marine Fontaine, the second seeds, 7-5, 6-0. The first set remained close until 6-5, when Duchêne and Tonda made the difference.

In the second set they dominated completely and gave their opponents no room to recover. Across the entire tournament, the favourites did not drop a single set and conceded only ten games in four matches. It was already a second P1000 title of the year for Duchêne and Tonda, reflecting their current dominance in French women's padel.

Overview of P1000 final results

Beyond the headline results, the weekend also underlined how P1000 events shape the competitive rhythm of French padel. Players who lift trophies in Nîmes, Lésigny or Vernon gain momentum for the next stages of the season, while finalists who pushed top seeds to the limit proved that the gap at this level is often narrow. The mix of straight-set wins and three-set battles reflected a circuit that remains demanding even when favourites dominate the podiums.

The weekend highlighted the strength of established pairs on the French padel circuit. Cancel and Forichon, Bougon and Gontier, Cazaban and Rubio, and Duchêne and Tonda all confirmed their favourite status – sometimes with commanding performances, sometimes after fighting until the closing minutes. For several players, the titles marked important milestones in a season where P1000 events serve as central steps towards higher categories.

The parallel tournaments in Nîmes, Lésigny and Vernon also underlined the density of the French padel calendar. While some pairs reinforced their dominance with clear scorelines, other finals delivered spectacular rallies for spectators and the wider scene. Overall, the circuit presented itself as lively, competitive and shaped by growing depth of quality.