Key Takeaways
- In the FIP Platinum Lyon first round, Dylan Guichard and Adam Axelsson came from behind to stun fifth seeds Sanyo Gutierrez and Javi Garrido 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.
- A 6-7, 7-6, 6-2 comeback victory over Miguel Lamperti and Octavio Álvarez also sent Thomas Leygue and Jesus Moya into the round of 16.
- Returning to Lyon, Alejandra Salazar partners Aranzazu Osoro and leads the women’s draw, opening against Eugenia Guimot and Anastasiia Rhyzova.
Fifth seeds suffer shock defeat in Lyon opener
The men’s main draw at the FIP Platinum tournament in Lyon began with a major surprise. Despite being fifth seeds and regarded as serious title challengers because of their standing, Sanyo Gutierrez and Javi Garrido fell at the first hurdle. Dylan Guichard and Adam Axelsson, a French-Swedish partnership, recovered from losing the opening set to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Gutierrez and Garrido’s early elimination is particularly costly with 300 ranking points available in the race to qualify for the Premier Padel Finals in Barcelona. After Marseille, Tirana, and Paredes, Lyon is the season’s fourth Platinum event, with places at the Palau Sant Jordi still up for grabs in a strong field.
French victories and important matches ahead
Guichard and Axelsson delighted the home supporters with their three-set win and booked a place in the round of 16. Their next opponents are Spain’s Álvaro Montiel and Dani Santigosa, who advanced by beating French pair Yoan Boronad and Jeremy Robert.
Thomas Leygue added to the French presence in the next round with Spanish partner Jesus Moya. After dropping the first set against Miguel Lamperti and Octavio Álvarez, they turned the three-set contest around to win 6-7, 7-6, 6-2.
The leading four men’s seeds now join the action. Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz, the top-seeded team, begin against Alonso Rodriguez and Flavio Abbate, while Fran Guerrero and Javi Leal take on Álvaro Cepero and Nachi Sager.
Alejandra Salazar returns in the women’s draw
Alejandra Salazar’s return brings the women’s event into focus, with the player back at the site of her latest tournament triumph. Salazar and partner Aranzazu Osoro open their campaign against Eugenia Guimot and Anastasiia Rhyzova.
Several home players feature prominently across the women’s bracket. Wild cards Marie-Amelie Dardaine and Clara Mansart of France face the new partnership of Giulia Dal Pozzo and Ale Alonso, while a French derby sees Louise Bahurel and Spain’s Ivet Val Lopez play Alix Collombon and Ksenia Sharifova. Lea Godallier is also still competing with Argentine partner Daiara Valenzuela. The strong field additionally includes Marta Goenaga with Beatriz Calderera and Sara Rufo with Jessica Castello.
Lyon result and ranking details for Garrido and Gutierrez
In 2026, Garrido and Gutierrez have a 0-1 win-loss record as a partnership. Their latest match, played on September 23 in the round of 16, ended in a 3-6 6-4 6-4 defeat to Axelsson, the world no.116, and Guichard, the world no.72.
