The CUPRA FIP Tour is making its return to the Philippines with the FIP Bronze High Velocity Cebu tournament, featuring a competitive field of international talent. The event, which runs from Friday through Sunday, October 18, showcases several high-profile pairings looking to secure a title in the Asian circuit.
Top Contenders in the Men’s and Women’s Draws
The men’s and women’s brackets are packed with experienced players who have already tasted success on the tour this year. Here are the key pairs to watch as the tournament gets underway:
- Sergio Icardo and Jordi Casanova: As the top-seeded pair in the men’s draw, they enter the competition with momentum following their victory at the FIP Bronze tournament in Samui, Thailand, earlier this May.
- Pablo Pastor Landaburu and Antonio Varo: Serving as the primary rivals for the top seeds, this duo combines significant experience; Landaburu has secured two CUPRA FIP Tour titles in Asia this year in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, while Varo arrives as a winner from the FIP Bronze event in Rivesaltes.
- Kevin Uriel Kviatkovski and Miguel Gonzalez: This pair is highlighted as a leading contender to challenge for the championship title in Cebu.
- Pier Giulio Farabbi and Imran Danil Van Dijk: Another notable duo identified as a strong threat within the men’s draw.
- Alba Gallardo and Sandra Bellver: Leading the women’s draw, this pair is a major favorite. Bellver has had a prolific season, claiming four CUPRA FIP Tour titles across Houten, Cyprus, Yogyakarta, and Alicante.
- Kotomi Ozawa and Anastasiia Ryzhova: This team is entering the tournament with clear ambitions to take home the trophy.
- Kae Tokumoto and Yoshino Kushima: They are listed among the primary challengers aiming for the top spot in the women’s competition.
- Alica Repcikova and Anna Guryanova: Rounding out the list of notable competitors, this pair is considered one to watch throughout the weekend.
The tournament is set to provide a high-level showcase of padel talent, with the main draw action kicking off this Friday and the champions being crowned on Sunday, October 18.
