The FIP Senior World Cup in Buenos Aires concluded with a historic performance by the host nation, Argentina, who secured their second consecutive men's title, while the Spanish women’s team extended their dominance by capturing their fourth straight world championship.
Tournament Results and Key Matchups
The men’s final provided a dramatic narrative for the home crowd, as Argentina fought back from a 2-1 deficit to defeat Spain 3-2. The path to victory for the Seleccion Albiceleste included the following key matches:
- Gomez Silingo/Allemandi vs. Sanmarti/Company: The hosts opened the tie with a strong victory to gain early momentum.
- Semprun/Menendez vs. Lasaigues/Novillo: Spain leveled the score by taking the second match of the series.
- Lahoz/Ochoa vs. Auguste/Gattiker: Spain pulled ahead 2-1, putting the pressure on the Argentine squad.
- Poggi/Nanni vs. Arias/Losada: Argentina kept their hopes alive by winning this crucial match to tie the series at 2-2.
- Lamperti/Gutierrez vs. Santana/Limones: In the decisive final match, the home heroes secured the win, clinching the World Cup title for Argentina.
In the men's third-place play-off, France defeated Italy 3-0, with wins from the pairings of Mannarino/Sanchez, Cayla/Lagloire, and Veber/Romary. This victory featured former tennis star Arnaud Clément, who was part of the French squad.
The women’s competition saw Spain maintain their iron grip on the trophy with a decisive 3-0 victory over the United States. The Spanish path to their fourth consecutive title was defined by these performances:
- Sainz/Alonso vs. Petrauskaite/Zubori: The legendary duo of Sainz and Alonso opened the final with a win for Spain.
- Castrillo/Vaquero vs. Neugarten/Kaczmarczyk: Spain extended their lead to 2-0 in the second match.
- Gayoso/Wakonigg vs. Teer/Costabel: This final victory secured the championship point for Spain, cementing their status as the team to beat.
The Netherlands claimed the final spot on the women's podium, finishing third after a 3-1 comeback victory against Belgium. Despite dropping the opening match, the Dutch team rallied to win three consecutive matches through the pairings of Schuur/Van Wijk, Rutten/Van Hoorn, and Sterkenburg/Van Boven.
The event, held in the presence of FIP President Luigi Carraro, celebrated the legends of the sport and marked the first time the FIP Senior World Cup has been hosted on Argentine soil.
