P1000 Toulon: Vial/Tullou face Rubio/Toppin
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P1000 Toulon: Vial/Tullou face Rubio/Toppin

Recorded on Jun 21, 2026

In the semi-finals of the P1000 at the Tennis Padel Club Toulonnais, the favourites held firm on Saturday. Unlike in the earlier rounds, when several seeded pairs were eliminated early, the last four produced no surprises. Romain Vial and Benjamin Tullou, together with Raphaël Rubio and Alexandre Toppin, won their respective matches convincingly and will meet in Sunday's final from 2.30 p.m. The match will be broadcast live on Padel Mag TV.

The tournament in the Var department had produced numerous spectacular results up to the quarter-finals. Several top favourites fell early, making the field look more open than the draw had suggested. In the semi-finals, however, the seeding order returned: fifth seeds Vial and Tullou, together with third seeds Rubio and Toppin, confirmed their status as the strongest remaining pairings.

Vial and Tullou rely on experience against Navarro and Nani

In the first semi-final, Romain Vial and Benjamin Tullou faced the surprise pairing of Lucas Navarro and Thibaut Nani. The duo from the lower half of the draw had previously caused a stir: Navarro and Nani eliminated Derek Gerson and Mathis Maître, as well as Dorian Schmitt and Maxime Chedorge, fighting their way into the last four.

Against the more experienced Vial and Tullou, that run was not enough in the end. The fifth seeds won 6-3, 6-4 and looked clearly more composed in the decisive moments. In both sets they broke serve in the middle of the match before managing their lead consistently until the end. The scoreline reflected the flow of the match: Navarro and Nani remained competitive but could not exploit openings in the favourites' defence during the key phases.

For Vial and Tullou, it was a serious and controlled performance. Both played with discipline, avoided unnecessary risks and used their experience at higher tournament level effectively. They continue their strong run in the Var and reach a P1000 final in Toulon for the first time this season. Their path benefited from early exits by stronger rivals, yet the semi-final display shows they can genuinely challenge for the title.

Rubio and Toppin dominate the second semi-final

In the second semi-final, Raphaël Rubio and Alexandre Toppin faced Valentin Pasquier and Joshua Schbeir. This pairing had also produced a major surprise earlier: in the quarter-finals, Pasquier and Schbeir eliminated Jules Marie and Rémy Gourre, pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.

Against the third seeds, however, that momentum did not carry over. Rubio and Toppin showed no weakness and won 6-4, 6-2. While their opponents had looked offensively strong in the quarter-finals, Pasquier and Schbeir found no way into their game against the stronger pairing. Rubio and Toppin looked more consistent, controlled the rallies and converted their chances more efficiently.

The third seeds thus confirmed their role as top favourites heading into the final weekend. Rubio has been among the most prominent figures on the French padel circuit in recent weeks, while Toppin has delivered strong performances at P1000 level in parallel. Together they look like a well-drilled team capable of convincing both defensively and offensively. Their semi-final victory underlines that they entered the tournament with the clear ambition of taking the title in Toulon.

Final between two pairs in top form

Sunday's final therefore brings the following match-up: Romain Vial and Benjamin Tullou, fifth seeds, against Raphaël Rubio and Alexandre Toppin, third seeds. Both duos go into the match with confidence. Vial and Tullou have made the most of an open draw, while Rubio and Toppin have confirmed their favourite status so far without major lapses.

Tactically, the final promises an interesting duel. Vial and Tullou rely on stability and smart decisions under pressure, as they already showed in the semi-final against Navarro and Nani. Rubio and Toppin, by contrast, bring greater offensive potential and are regarded as the more aggressive pairing in the field. Whoever imposes their game first will gain a decisive advantage.

The P1000 at the Tennis Padel Club Toulonnais therefore deserves an exciting conclusion. After many surprises in the early stages, the final pits two pairs against each other who won their semi-finals convincingly. For the crowd in Toulon and viewers at home, the match from 2.30 p.m. on Padel Mag TV promises a high-class finale on the national padel calendar.

Semi-final results at a glance

  • Tournament: P1000 Tennis Padel Club Toulonnais in Toulon
  • Semi-final 1: Romain Vial / Benjamin Tullou (5) beat Lucas Navarro / Thibaut Nani 6-3, 6-4
  • Semi-final 2: Raphaël Rubio / Alexandre Toppin (3) beat Valentin Pasquier / Joshua Schbeir 6-4, 6-2
  • Final: Vial / Tullou vs Rubio / Toppin, Sunday from 2.30 p.m. live on Padel Mag TV
  • Surprise pair Navarro / Nani eliminated Gerson / Maître and Schmitt / Chedorge
  • Pasquier / Schbeir reached the semi-finals after beating Marie / Gourre
Klara Iglesias (KI)
Klara Iglesias (KI)

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Location of the event

Country Frankreich
City Toulon