Seat 1: Paul François Tedeschi, Corse – 10,200,000 | 2025 PokerStars Open Cannes

With six PokerStars titles to his name, including an FPS High Roller and an EPT Mixed Games Main Event, Paul François Tedeschi is already regarded as one of the best French players on the circuit. He reached the final table of an FPS Main Event in Divonne-les-Bains back in 2023.

While he finished eighth at the time, he has already bettered that result here in Cannes and will return for the final day as the chip leader.

“I had a shaky start on Day 3, but after that everything went smoothly,” he explained, referring in particular to a hand in which he completed a straight on the turn against two pair — a pot that propelled him into a commanding lead.

Yet despite his big stack and status as the favourite, the 35-year-old Corsican remains cautious. “I don’t project myself; we’ll see today.”