A cold spell at the start of the Breton team: its leader Noshad Alamiyan (n° 13) was subjected to the law of Alexandre Robinot (n° 23) and conceded the first point in three dry, but tight, sets. The Rouennais, well coached by Stéphane Hucliez, excelled in the short game and prevented the Iranian from effectively using his favorite weapon, the backhand. A war of services took place throughout the confrontation which turned in favor of the Norman, well inspired by fighting on all the balls, some of which turned into a feat.
“Rebound against Pontoise”
Thorigné-Fouillard did not regain the initiative. This time, it was Jules Rolland (n° 36) who let the second point slip away despite winning the first set. Indeed opposed to Alexandre Cassin (n° 20), a fighter like him, he could not repel the strong and rapid attacks of the SPO Rouen player who pocketed the last two rounds with advantages. Unbreathable as the commitment was total on both sides of the table.
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After the break, the Rouennais hit the nail on the head. Robert Gardos, who remembered his last defeat against Vincent Picard, brought his experience to bear. He muzzled the Thoré-folléen who was unable to find the key to thwarting the tactics of the Austrian, winner in three sets won easily (11-5, 11-7, 11-8)
Breton coach Sébastien Douaran did not hide his disappointment. “ This is the worst game we have produced this season. It must be said that we did not have much success and that we lost a lot of advantage sets. Maybe because the balls didn’t suit us. We have to bounce back on Thursday against Pontoise now. »
ROUEN – THORIGNÉ-FOUILLARD: 3-0.
Robinot (No. 23) beat Alamian (No. 13) 3-0 (12-10, 11-9, 11-5) ; Cassin (No. 21) beat Rolland (No. 36) 3-1 ( 12-14, 11-6, 12-10, 14-12) ; Gardos (No. 16) defeated Picard (No. 44) 3-0 (11-5, 11-7, 11-8).
