Key Takeaways
- Javi Leal and Fran Guerrero won their 2nd FIP Platinum title of the year in Lyon, beating Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.
- Following the final, both players mimicked holding a telephone to protest being left off Spain coach Juanjo Gutiérrez’s roster for the Qatar World Cup.
- Carmen Goenaga and Bea Caldera captured the women’s title with a 6-1, 6-3 victory against Fassio and Pérez without dropping a set throughout the tournament.
Andalusian pair respond on court after Qatar World Cup snub
Before embarking on an intense 3-week European swing on the Premier Padel circuit taking in Rotterdam, Dusseldorf and Milan, Fran Guerrero and Javi Leal opted to add another stop by competing at the FIP Platinum in Lyon. The tournament represents the highest category within the International Padel Federation circuit and offers 300 points to its winners.
Facing Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz in the final, the Andalusians dropped the opening set 6-4. However, they mounted an impressive comeback, leveling the contest before taking absolute control in the decider to seal the match 6-1 in the 3rd set. The triumph earned Leal and Guerrero their 2nd FIP Platinum title of the season, adding to their earlier success in Marseille.
Celebration aimed at Spanish national team selection
The triumph carried extra weight following a challenging week off the court. Leal and Guerrero narrowly missed out on selection for Spain’s squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar under national coach Juanjo Gutiérrez.
Following their victory, both players staged an unmistakable gesture captured by Joaquín Serna, raising their hands to their ears like phones to mimic a phone call that never arrived, despite their strong credentials as contenders for the national team roster.
Carmen Goenaga and Bea Caldera dominate women’s draw
In the women’s event, Carmen Goenaga and Bea Caldera took home the title while chasing qualification for the Tour Finals in Barcelona and climbing the rankings. The pair defeated Fassio and Pérez in commanding fashion with a 6-1, 6-3 victory, completing a flawless run in Lyon without dropping a single set.
Guerrero and Leal in Lyon, ranking, and results
WWWWLWWLLL Guerrero and Leal have achieved a win-loss 27-9 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 27th of September when they conquered the FIP Platinum Lyon after beating Sanz (world no.10) and Stupaczuk (world no.8) 4-6 6-4 6-1 in the final.
Guerrero and Leal in Lyon, ranking, and results
WWWWLWWLLL Guerrero and Leal have achieved a win-loss 27-9 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 27th of September when they conquered the FIP Platinum Lyon after defeating Sanz (world no.10) and Stupaczuk (world no.8) 4-6 6-4 6-1 in the final.
