The 2026 CUPRA FIP Tour reaches a major milestone this week with the FIP Gold Belgrade, a high-stakes tournament offering 150 ranking points to the champions. Held at the Padel Center Belgrade Waterfront, the event features a star-studded field of elite talent, including several high-profile new partnerships and reunions.
Top Contenders and Key Pairings
The men’s and women’s draws are packed with top-tier talent, setting the stage for a competitive five-day tournament. The men's side is headlined by two major stories regarding team dynamics, while the women's draw features some of the sport's most consistent performers this season.
- Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz: Ranked 7th and 12th respectively, this duo is making their highly anticipated debut as a team in Belgrade.
- Mike Yanguas and Coki Nieto: These two players, ranked 8th and 10th, are reuniting for this tournament after previously competing together during the 2025 season.
- Alex Ruiz and Javi Garcia: Coming off a strong performance at the FIP Gold San Luis where Ruiz reached the final, this pair is considered a major threat to the top seeds.
- Inigo Jofre and Jairo Bautista: This duo enters the tournament as another team to watch in the battle for the title.
- Ale Salazar and Aranzazu Osoro: Leading the 32-pair women’s draw, Salazar enters the event with significant momentum, having reached FIP Platinum finals in both Marseille and Tirana earlier this year.
- Lorena Rufo and Victoria Iglesias: Positioned in the opposite half of the draw from the top seeds, this pair is a central figure in the women's bracket.
- Jessica Castelló and Marta Talavan: This team enters the competition as the third-seeded pair.
- Marta Barrera and Jana Montes: Rounding out the top-tier women's seeds, this duo enters the tournament as the fourth-seeded team.
Following the conclusion of the qualifying rounds, the main draw action kicks off this Wednesday. Fans can expect five days of intense competition at the Padel Center Belgrade Waterfront, with the tournament concluding with the final matches this coming Sunday.
