This past Saturday, the APL hosted its first-ever 2025 Doublette Challenge, a thrilling competition that saw 14 committed teams brave a gloomy weather forecast. Though rain loomed over the day, luck was on the players’ side as not a single drop fell, making for perfect playing conditions.
The event also marked a significant debut for the newly appointed Sports Director, Stéphane de France. Leading with poise and precision, Stéphane navigated the day without a hitch.
Here are the final results:
Top Finishers
First Place (Saved by the clock!)
Gary (aka GFM) & Laurent
Second Place (Screwed by the clock!)
Kevin & Eric
Third Place
Emmanuel & Tricia
Best of the Bottom Half
Eric & Pascale
Special Mentions
- Yves & Thomas: A rising force to be reckoned with—watch this space!
- Kristy & Quito: A solid performance, leaving together in the same car post-challenge (teamwork on and off the field!).
- Sylvain & André: Off to a strong start with an early glucose spike but fizzled out later in the day.
- Andrew & Jay: A steady showing, earning them a mid-field ranking.
- Michel & Michael: Communication was key—though their mix of English and French accents left them hilariously lost in translation.
- Stéphane & Nicolas: Perhaps the chilly weather affected their form, but they put up a good fight.
- Claude & Jacqueline: Battled fiercely with Eric & Pascale in the bottom-half rankings.
- Yvonne & Lila: A tough duo, making every opponent work hard for their points.
- Darren & Rick: The “Down Under and Southern Doublette” team shows potential as a newly formed pair.
- Cathy & Christine: Played with great enthusiasm—the only way is up from here!