The FIP Silver tournament in McAllen, Texas, is set to host a high-stakes weekend of padel, featuring international stars and top-ranked contenders. The event, which runs from August 27 to August 30, 2026, promises a competitive field as players vie for crucial ranking points on the CUPRA FIP Tour.
Tournament Contenders and Key Storylines
The men’s draw is headlined by the formidable duo of Tolito Aguirre and Antonio “Pincho” Fernandez. Aguirre, currently ranked No. 32 in the world, is widely celebrated for his creative and aesthetically pleasing style of play. His partner, Fernandez, enters the tournament with significant momentum, having already secured a FIP Silver title in Dublin and a FIP Bronze victory in Mallorca earlier this season. Aguirre himself has enjoyed a strong year, highlighted by a semi-final appearance at the Premier Padel P2 in Cancun and impressive runs to the Round of 16 at P1 events in both Malaga and Pretoria.
The women’s side of the bracket features several notable pairings looking to assert their dominance in the United States:
- Brittany Dubins and Camila Ramme: As the No. 2 seeds, this pair is looking to rebound after a recent final appearance at the FIP Gold San Luis in Mexico. They have established a strong track record in the U.S., having won the FIP Bronze in Miami earlier this May. Their 2026 campaign has been highly successful, including additional victories at the FIP Silver in Palermo and the FIP Bronze in Hamburg.
- Carla Fernandez and Nerea Guerra: This duo enters the McAllen event as the No. 1 seeds, positioning them as the team to beat in the women's draw.
- Lucia Perez and Clarinha Santos: A competitive pair to watch, they are among the top contenders aiming to challenge for the title.
- Aitana Garcia and Ainize Santamaria: Another duo in strong contention, looking to make their mark on the Texas event.
In the men’s draw, the competition for the top spot remains fierce. While Aguirre and Fernandez lead the field, they will face a stern challenge from the No. 2 seeds, Mexican players Agustin Torre and Diego Arredondo. Additionally, the tournament will feature several other notable pairs, including Mateo Alvarez and Kevin Uriel Kviatkovski, Borja Trujillo and Miguel Morales, and Fabricio Parra and Gonzalo Sassano.
The main draw action kicks off on Thursday, August 27, with the tournament reaching its conclusion on Sunday, August 30, when the champions will be crowned.
