P1000 surprises: Taieb/Fonteny in Lançon-Provence
A weekend full of P1000 surprises in France
The French padel circuit hosted several P1000 tournaments across the country over the weekend. The overall impression was consistent: the favorites struggled, and multiple seeded teams were eliminated long before the decisive matches.
Between unexpected twists, major comebacks, and intense encounters, a clear picture emerged. On the circuit, the level is becoming denser, meaning good results cannot be explained only by the seed list. Often, they also come from day-to-day form and the ability to manage tight phases.
Tom Taieb and Timéo Fonteny pull off the sensation at Enjoy Padel
In Lançon-Provence, Tom Taieb / Timéo Fonteny delivered the biggest surprise of the weekend. Entering as the seed number 4, they won the P1000 Enjoy Padel by taking out the top seeds in succession: first seed 1 and then seed 2.
The final stages highlighted the momentum. In the semi-final, Taieb and Fonteny had already overturned Suzanna / Toppin in what was described as a completely crazy match. Then they also controlled the final against Rémy Gourre / Tristan Piombo, winning 7/6 6/1.
Tom Taieb’s run stood out particularly. Listed as the 166th French player, he produced two back-to-back benchmark performances. With Timéo Fonteny, ranked as number 3 in France, the pair was able to display stability in key moments and capture the first P1000 title of their careers.
Marie and Roux win the P1000 B14 in a mental sprint
The P1000 B14 also featured early stumbles by the favorites. After the exit of a top head, the tournament became increasingly open until Jules Marie / Robin Roux (TS3) made the decisive difference. They claimed the title in a final shaped by tension right until the third set.
Before that, they beat the number 1 seeds Dornberger / Gortzounian in the semi-final. That success led them to the final against Yannouk Henrion / Samy Iznasni (TS7), where the scores showed how close the progression could be at times: Jules Marie and Robin Roux won 6/7 6/4 6/1.
What mattered was not only the result but also how the match developed. The first two sets were fiercely contested before Marie and Roux changed direction during the encounter. In the final phase, they clearly took over, both in pace and physical intensity, and completed the job.
For their first tournament together, the run ended immediately with a trophy. The report describes their journey as being driven especially by mentality, including two major comebacks in succession. That return from difficult stretches gave them the decisive advantage and made the victory possible.
Authier and Baud secure the FT Échirolles title
At the P1000 FT Échirolles, the crowd stayed engaged not only because of the results, but also because of the tension inside the matches. The tournament also delivered a major show: the seed number 1, Potel / Petitdidier, was already stopped in the semi-final.
In the same path, they faced Lelarge / Perrin, who ultimately could not respond on the way that led to the champions. Then the spotlight shifted to François Authier / Basile Baud (TS3), who went on to lift the title. In the final, they prevailed 4/6 6/3 7/6 and needed more than 2h20 of playing time.
The report also highlights the weekend atmosphere: the stands were full throughout the event, and the energy of the spectators fed directly into the intensity of the games. The key factor was that Authier and Baud were able to manage the final stages physically better. In the third set, the match turned particularly tense, and the duo ultimately maintained control.
With Basile Baud, a young highlight also stood out. At just 18 years old, he won his first P1000 title of his career alongside an experienced partner. This victory therefore represents more than just a result: it is an important step forward for the road ahead on the circuit.
