Pro A: TC Quimperlé qualifies for the fourth final in its history

Sports axelle. sport Wednesday 20th November 2024 03:02 PM REPORT

Pro A (4th day). TC Quimperlé – Stade Nantais UC: 4-2

TC Quimperlé is in the Pro A final! The fourth in its history after 2012, 2016 and 2019. And the local Manuel Guinard knew it when he ignited the Kerbertrand site with a few balls before concluding his double with Grégoire Jacq, thus offering the qualification point against Stade Nantais ( 4-2). “We knew before entering the court that one of the doubles had to win,” said Grégoire Jacq, who will play his first final for his first season in Finistère. It’s great to offer this last point. We couldn’t have hoped for better. In addition, there was a very good atmosphere, with lots of people.” That his teammate was able to conquer a little more, he who is already the main attraction. “Just a little thing gets me hot and I like it!” », laughed Guinard, who will play his second final after the one lost in 2019.

The Breton is not insignificant in this success. He first started his team perfectly by winning the first match, maintaining his unbeaten record in singles this season (four victories). «Everything smiled on us. We had some success. It’s much better to celebrate the qualification in Quimperlé. It’s perfect! The new club, the 60 years, with a great team… It’s great for Breton tennis», described
Julien Lepère, still undefeated captain.

With this victory, combined with the defeat of Loon-Plage and the draw between Marignane and Blanc-Mesnil, the TCQ had the luxury of traveling to Loon-Plage, Saturday for the last day, without pressure.

Enough to delight President Basile Spanos, who can tick off the objective. “We announced the color, I wrote it on the plates and here we are,” he said. “Now we will try to do better than the last one,” concluded Manuel Guinard. See you on November 30 in Colomiers (Haute-Garonne).