Key Takeaways
- The FIP Platinum Lyon offers 300 FIP Race points toward qualification for the Premier Padel Finals at Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi.
- Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz lead the men’s draw as number 1 seeds, while defending champion Ale Salazar partners Aranzazu Osoro in the women’s field.
- Lyon is the fourth of 5 FIP Platinum events in 2026, with the final tournament scheduled for Aguascalientes, Mexico, prior to the Acapulco Major.
Decisive points at stake in Lyon for Premier Padel Finals qualification
The race to secure a spot at the Premier Padel Finals in Barcelona has entered an essential stretch as the FIP Platinum Lyon gets underway in France. Running from Wednesday to Sunday across two venues—the Palais des Sports de Gerland and All In Country—the tournament puts 300 FIP Race points on the line, providing contenders with an invaluable opportunity to lock down their places at the Palau Sant Jordi.
Lyon marks the fourth FIP Platinum stop of 2026, following earlier competitions in Marseille, Tirana, and Paredes. Before the tour heads to Barcelona for the season finale, just one more Platinum-tier event remains on the calendar, set for Aguascalientes, Mexico, during the week ahead of the Acapulco Major. The titles in Lyon are currently vacant after being captured in 2025 by Alex Ruiz alongside Juanlu Esbri, and by Ale Salazar partnering Martina Calvo.
Top seeds headline the men’s 28-pair draw
Leading the men’s field are top seeds Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz, who already boast a tournament victory together at the FIP Gold Belgrade. Stupaczuk also claimed the trophy at the FIP Platinum Tirana earlier this season with Mike Yanguas. Occupying the opposite end of the bracket are Javi Leal and Fran Guerrero, who will look to challenge the favourites for the top prize.
The men’s draw features 28 pairs, with the four highest-seeded duos receiving a bye into the round of 16. In addition to Stupaczuk and Sanz, and Leal and Guerrero, the seeded quartet is completed by Martin Di Nenno partnering Juan Tello, alongside the partnership of Momo Gonzalez and Lucas Campagnolo.
FIP Platinum 2026 calendar
| Host city | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille | France | Completed |
| Tirana | Albania | Completed |
| Paredes | Portugal | Completed |
| Lyon | France | In progress |
| Aguascalientes | Mexico | Scheduled before Acapulco Major |
Salazar targets repeat victory as home contenders look to impress
In the women’s competition, Ale Salazar returns to the city where she claimed her most recent title exactly one year ago. After lifting the 2025 trophy with Calvo, the veteran Spanish star is teaming up with Aranzazu Osoro as the top-ranked duo. The draw also features a new partnership between Ale Alonso and Giulia Dal Pozzo, alongside established third seeds Carmen Goenaga and Bea Caldera. Lorena Rufo and Jessica Castello enter as the number 4 seeds following a runner-up showing at the FIP Gold São Paulo.
Local interest will focus heavily on a strong French delegation. Thomas Leygue, who reached the last 16 at the Paris Major alongside Jesus Moya, leads the French contingent in the men’s draw, where Timeo Fonteny partners Nacho Moragues and Dylan Guichard plays with Adam Axelsson. The women’s bracket features Alix Collombon playing with Ksenia Sharifova, Lea Godallier partnering Daiara Valenzuela, Louise Bahurel playing alongside Spain’s Ivet Val Lopez, and wild-card duos Steffi Merah with Charlotte Soubrie, and Marie-Amelie Dardaine with Clara Mansart. Matches throughout the event are being streamed live on the FIP YouTube channel.
