The FIP Promises tour recently made a stop in São João da Madeira, showcasing rising international padel stars and shifting the continental rankings. The event was highlighted by a dominant performance from Marco Ajenjo and notable victories for local Portuguese talent Francisca Cravo.
Tournament Champions and Key Standouts
Marco Ajenjo, a 14-year-old Spanish prodigy, solidified his lead in the continental FIP Promises Ranking by securing a double victory in the Under 16 and Under 14 boys' categories. Partnering with Adam Salhi for the first time, Ajenjo’s performance in the Under 14 division moved him into third place in the overall standings. Meanwhile, Portuguese standout Francisca Cravo claimed the Under 16 girls' title with Beatriz Gueiral, a win that propelled her into the European top 15 for that age group and secured her the second-place spot in the Under 14 rankings. Additionally, Finland’s Joa Takala made a strong impression by clinching the Under 18 boys' title alongside Gabriel Lara.
The complete list of winners from the FIP Promises São João da Madeira tournament is as follows:
- Under 18 boys: Joa Takala and Gabriel Lara Morejon claimed the top spot in the oldest boys' division.
- Under 16 boys: Marco Ajenjo Urbaneja and Adam Salhi Mouaddah secured the victory in this category.
- Under 14 boys: Marco Ajenjo Urbaneja and Adam Salhi Mouaddah doubled their success by winning this division as well.
- Under 12 boys: Salvador Lima Condenso and Martim Baptista took home the title for the youngest boys' bracket.
- Under 18 girls: Sofia Alvarez Ojea and Irene Feijoo Gonzalez emerged as the winners of the Under 18 girls' competition.
- Under 16 girls: Francisca Cravo and Beatriz Gueiral earned the championship title.
- Under 14 girls: Kiara Bjorklund and Mariana Pedroso finished at the top of their age group.
- Under 12 girls: June Marquina Grandi and Martina Cao Sierra were crowned champions in the Under 12 girls' category.
