The FIP Silver 3F Elettronica tournament in Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy, is set to host a high-caliber field of competitors, headlined by top-seeded stars and rising talent. Running from August 20 to August 23, 2026, the event promises intense action as players look to secure a prestigious title on the CUPRA FIP Tour.
Key Contenders and Tournament Outlook
The men’s draw features several high-profile pairings looking to dominate the Italian courts. The competition is shaping up as follows:
- Gonza Alfonso and Tino Libaak: As the top seeds, these players bring significant experience from the Premier Padel circuit, having reached the round of 32 in London and Pretoria. Libaak, a 2024 FIP World Champion with Argentina, is also a past winner of the FIP Silver in Nola.
- Victor Ruiz and Gonzalo Rubio: A formidable duo aiming to challenge for the title, Ruiz enters the tournament looking for redemption after a previous final-round loss to Libaak in Nola.
- Facundo Dominguez and Denis Perino: Perino arrives with momentum following a strong performance as a finalist at the FIP Gold in Shanghai earlier this summer.
- Pepe Aliaga and Alvaro Cepero: This pair remains a significant threat to the top seeds throughout the bracket.
- Adri Naranjo and Teo Zapata: A team to watch as they look to capitalize on their recent form and push for a deep run in the tournament.
- Simone Cremona and Thijs Roper: Representing a unique international partnership, Cremona joins forces with Roper, who recently secured a victory at the FIP Bronze in Mol, Belgium.
The women’s draw is equally competitive, featuring a clash between consistent winners and top-ranked seeds:
- Mónica Gómez and Ana Domínguez: A powerhouse pairing, Gómez enters with four CUPRA FIP Tour titles this year, while Domínguez is a recent FIP Bronze champion from London.
- Melissa Martín and Teresa Navarro: As the No. 1 seeds, they are the primary favorites. Navarro has had a stellar 2026, winning FIP Silver events in Jersey Island and Dubai, alongside FIP Bronze titles in Agrigento and Bahrain.
- Alba Perez and Lorena Vano: A duo expected to play a leading role in the tournament’s progression.
- Maria Laura Ferreyra and Camila Fassio: Another pair positioned to challenge for the top spots in the draw.
- Giorgia Rosi and Clarissa Aima: The local favorites, particularly Aima, who has already tasted victory on Italian soil twice this season at FIP Bronze events in Montesilvano and Rovato.
The tournament action kicks off on Thursday, August 20, with the final stages, including the semi-finals and finals, scheduled to conclude on Sunday, August 23.
