The Argentine duo of Gonza Alfonso and Tino Libaak demonstrated superior form at the FIP Silver 3F Elettronica Porto St. Elpidio in Italy, capturing the title without dropping a single set throughout the tournament. Their dominant performance solidified their status as rising stars on the international padel circuit, while the women’s draw saw Alba Perez and Lorena Vano mount impressive comebacks to claim their own victory.
Tournament Results and Key Performances
The FIP Silver event in Porto Sant’Elpidio showcased high-level competition, with the top seeds in both the men’s and women’s brackets navigating challenging paths to the podium. The following breakdown highlights the key results and individual achievements from the tournament:
- Alfonso and Libaak’s Path to Victory: Entering as the No. 1 seeds, the pair lived up to their favorite status by first defeating Facundo Dominguez and Denis Perino 6-4, 6-1 in the semi-finals. They followed this with a decisive 7-5, 6-0 victory over Pepe Aliaga and Alvaro Cepero in the final, maintaining a perfect record of sets won during the event.
- Rising International Profiles: Both Alfonso and Libaak are currently among the world's most notable players, having recently competed in the Round of 32 at Premier Padel P1 events in London and Pretoria. Alfonso previously reached the semi-finals of the Cancún P2 in March, while Libaak continues to build a strong Italian resume, having won a FIP Silver in Nola earlier this year and contributing to Argentina's 2024 FIP World Championship title.
- Women’s Draw Success: The No. 3 seeds, Alba Perez and Lorena Vano, secured the women’s title by overcoming significant deficits in both the semi-finals and the final. They defeated Giorgia Rosi and Clarissa Aima 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 in the semis, and then rallied to beat Maria Laura Ferreyra and Camila Fassio 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to lift the trophy.
- Perez’s 2026 Campaign: Alba Perez has enjoyed a prolific season on the CUPRA FIP Tour, having now secured three titles. Her previous victories include FIP Bronze events in Phangan and Samui, Thailand, as well as a title win in Doha earlier this year.
- Vano’s Winning Momentum: Lorena Vano has proven to be a formidable competitor in Italy this season, adding this FIP Silver title to her previous FIP Bronze victory in Chieti. Her 2026 trophy collection also includes a win at the FIP Silver in Bandol, France.
