The FIP Silver Nairobi B-active tournament concluded with dominant performances from the top pairs, as Virginia Riera and Julieta Bidahorria claimed the women's title without dropping a single set. The event, part of the CUPRA FIP Tour, showcased high-level padel as both the men's and women's champions navigated intense competition to secure their trophies in Kenya.
Tournament Results and Key Performances
The women’s draw was defined by the clinical efficiency of the Argentine duo, while the men’s bracket saw a significant upset leading to a hard-fought victory. Here is a breakdown of the key outcomes from the Nairobi event:
- Women’s Champions: Virginia Riera and Julieta Bidahorria, ranked No. 47 and No. 43 respectively, dominated the field. They conceded only ten games throughout the entire tournament, culminating in a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Raquel Piltcher and Christina-Styliani Ntanou in the final.
- Riera’s Remarkable Season: This victory marks Virginia Riera’s sixth title of the 2026 season. Her previous successes include FIP Silver events in Manila, Dubai, and Jersey Island, alongside FIP Bronze titles in Agrigento and Bahrain.
- Men’s Champions: The Spanish pair of Adri Naranjo and Jaume Romera secured the title with a 7-5, 6-2 win against Santi Pineda and Marco Gonzalez Blanco. This victory represents their second title together this season, following their win at the FIP Bronze in Rovato.
- Men’s Semifinal Upset: Naranjo and Romera earned their spot in the final by defeating the tournament's No. 1 seeds, Antonio ‘Pincho’ Fernandez and Mario Del Castillo.
- Individual Successes: Beyond their partnership, both men have had prolific seasons. Adri Naranjo has claimed three other CUPRA FIP Tour titles alongside Pablo Sanchez, while Jaume Romera has secured four additional victories on the circuit this year.
Reflecting on the win, Jaume Romera expressed satisfaction with the team's consistency, noting that the final was particularly special as it was played against friends. He praised his partner, Adri Naranjo, for his performance and expressed optimism about their future success on the tour.
