The Open Alkéna tournament in Bressuire crowned two diametrically opposed profiles this Sunday, illustrating the richness of amateur tennis.
The Open Alkéna tournament in Bressuire offered a final with two contrasting faces this first Sunday of November 2026. On one side, Jean-Jacques Rakotohasy, a player rated -2/6, quietly reached the main draw before cruising to the title. On the other, a 16-year-old teenager, Elycia Savignac, caused an upset by winning the women's draw, proving that a career can begin at any age.
Rakotohasy's path deserved attention nonetheless. Benefiting from an automatic qualification for the semifinals, he didn't have to battle to reach the final. But in the championship match, facing opponents seasoned at the regional level, he managed to maintain his level to claim the trophy without trembling. His experience and technical consistency made the difference on a day when focus was paramount.
Among the women, it was the unexpected that prevailed. Elycia Savignac, rated 1/6, dominated her bracket with a maturity that belies her young age. At just sixteen, she managed to handle the pressure of knockout matches to lift the title. A performance that speaks volumes about her potential and the emergence of a new wave in Bressuire amateur tennis.
This tournament reminds us that local tennis remains a fertile breeding ground for rising talents. Provincial clubs continue to produce players capable of causing upsets against higher-rated opponents. Bressuire confirms with this Open Alkéna its appeal on the regional scene, offering each year a showcase for competitors seeking recognition.
Rakotohasy's path deserved attention nonetheless. Benefiting from an automatic qualification for the semifinals, he didn't have to battle to reach the final. But in the championship match, facing opponents seasoned at the regional level, he managed to maintain his level to claim the trophy without trembling. His experience and technical consistency made the difference on a day when focus was paramount.
Among the women, it was the unexpected that prevailed. Elycia Savignac, rated 1/6, dominated her bracket with a maturity that belies her young age. At just sixteen, she managed to handle the pressure of knockout matches to lift the title. A performance that speaks volumes about her potential and the emergence of a new wave in Bressuire amateur tennis.
This tournament reminds us that local tennis remains a fertile breeding ground for rising talents. Provincial clubs continue to produce players capable of causing upsets against higher-rated opponents. Bressuire confirms with this Open Alkéna its appeal on the regional scene, offering each year a showcase for competitors seeking recognition.
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Source: Ouest-France