Thierry Froet: First Memorable Act

Thierry Froet took the best on his friend and double partner, Alain Coffe, on the occasion of the 65-year final (6/7 (6), 6/1, 10-6). The representative of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur league won his very first title of champion of France.

The Roland-Garros Tennis Club continues to be breathtaking! The final of the table 65 years gentlemen was once again proof of this, with a fantastic meeting between Thierry Froget (15. PCA) and Alain Coffe (5/6, IDF), titled together in double the day before.

If the first round was very hung, the Licensey of TC Nice Giordan was then impeccable in the second, going so far as to lead 5-0. “”With this heat, I could not do everything as I wanted, you have to manage yourself and keep energy between the pointshe said in the shade of the parasol after the match ball. But I knew how to do it and I’m very proud of it“After having gave up a round everywhere, the two men decided at the end of a super tie-break in which the licensee of Courbevoie Sport Tennis has never managed to take the advantage.

“This is my first victory in single during these French championships, it is a real pride, concluded the winner of the day. The week went very well, anyway, when we arrive in the final it is that we are rather in good shape and it was my case. And then this title, I really wanted !”

James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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