The La Ciotat Tennis Club will host its premier men’s padel tournament, the P1000 Messieurs, from Friday, October 2, to Sunday, October 4, 2026. Set on the club’s outdoor courts in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, the fully booked tournament brings together a competitive field of nationally ranked players for three days of high-stakes matches.
A Competitive Field at La Ciotat
Tournament organizers confirmed a strong entry list featuring several prominent names from the upper tiers of the French padel rankings. Raphaël Rubio leads the competitive field holding the 27th position nationally. He is joined by Goutte at 44th, Canofelix at 50th, Alexandre Toppin at 57th, and Molinero at 62nd.
The officiating for the weekend’s matches falls under the authority of tournament referee Adeline Nadal, who oversees the enforcement of competition rules across all draws.
Local Representation on Home Courts
Beyond the national contenders, the host venue features several of its own resident players and coaches in the tournament draws. Thomas Falzon, ranked 780th, headlines the local contingent alongside Manuel Guissouma, ranked 2050th, and Andrea Labat, ranked 3000th. Their participation gives local fans in La Ciotat an opportunity to support the athletes who train and coach at the club year-round.
Tournament Schedule and Match Format
The competition unfolds across three distinct phases from Friday through Sunday:
- Friday, October 2 (Afternoon): Qualifying rounds determine the final spots in the main draw.
- Saturday, October 3: The main draw gets underway, narrowing the field through the early rounds down to the quarterfinals.
- Sunday, October 4: The tournament concludes with the semifinal matches in the morning followed by the championship final in the afternoon.
Visitor Information and Venue Amenities
Spectators attending the event at the La Ciotat Tennis Club can access food and beverage services directly on-site throughout the three-day competition. The catering setup operates continuously during match hours, allowing fans to follow the tournament action without leaving the grounds.
