The FIP Bronze Interpadel Open in Oslo is set to feature a high-stakes showdown as rising Argentine talent Santino Contreras and his partner Felipe Calleja aim to secure their sixth title of the season. The tournament, taking place from October 17 to 18, brings together a competitive field of international players preparing for the upcoming FIP World Cup in Qatar.
Tournament Contenders and Key Storylines
The upcoming event in Oslo highlights several emerging stars and established circuit veterans looking to solidify their rankings before the international season culminates in Doha. The following athletes and pairs are the primary focus of the competition:
- Santino Contreras and Felipe Calleja: The Argentine duo enters the tournament as a major threat. Contreras, born in 2010, is chasing his sixth title of the year, having already accumulated four wins in South America, one at the FIP Silver Camboriú, and a victory at the FIP Bronze Lanzarote.
- Willy Slaryd and Thijs Roper: Identified as one of the primary rival pairs, this duo is expected to challenge the top seeds for the championship trophy.
- Samu Rivas and Alfonso Sanchez: This pair rounds out the top tier of competition, serving as another significant hurdle for the tournament favorites.
- Jeremy Robert and Yoan Boronad: The French representatives are noted as a team to watch throughout the weekend’s proceedings.
- Brittany Dubins and Ana Varo: Leading the women’s draw, Dubins comes into Oslo with five circuit victories this season. She is partnered with Spain’s Ana Varo, who is currently hunting for her first title of the year.
- Caterina Baldi and Clarissa Aima: As the second seeds, this pair is highly motivated to perform well, particularly as both players have earned call-ups for the FIP World Cup 2026 in Qatar, which runs from November 2 to 7.
- Emily Stellato and Giulia Sussarello: These Italian competitors are under the spotlight as they prepare to represent their national team in Doha.
- Lucia Perez and Clarinha Santos: Also representing Italy, this pair is being closely monitored as they finalize their preparations for the World Cup.
The main draw for the FIP Bronze Interpadel Open is scheduled to commence on Saturday, October 17, with the champions being crowned on Sunday, October 18. With many participants using this event as a final tune-up for the World Cup, the intensity in Oslo is expected to be at an all-time high.
