The FIP Bronze Shell Casablanca tournament is set to kick off this weekend, featuring a mix of rising international stars and local talent competing for the title in Morocco. The main draw runs from Friday, September 11, through Sunday, September 13, with the tournament serving as a critical stage for young players looking to climb the FIP rankings.
Key Contenders and Tournament Outlook
The women’s draw is headlined by the No. 2 seeded pairing of Maria Laura Ferreyra and Matilde Minelli. Ferreyra, an Argentine player currently ranked No. 85, has enjoyed a breakout 2026 season, securing victories at FIP Bronze events in Alessandria, Egypt, and Burriana, Spain. She has also demonstrated her ability to compete at the highest levels of the sport, reaching the round of 32 at both the Rome Major and the Bordeaux P2 on the Premier Padel circuit. Her partner, 17-year-old Minelli, is aiming for her first career CUPRA FIP Tour title after a narrow runner-up finish at the FIP Bronze Manama in 2025.
The competition in Casablanca is fierce, with several notable pairings vying for the top spot:
- Aimee Gibson and Eugenia Guimet: As the highest-ranked pairing in the tournament, they are the team to beat. Gibson enters the event with momentum, having previously defeated Minelli in the 2025 Manama final.
- Claudia Ordoñez and Daniela Portilla: Representing the next generation of talent, both players were born in 2009 and are looking to make a significant impact on the tour.
- Natalia Molinilla and Ana Cristina Sanchez: This duo rounds out the notable pairings to watch in the women’s field.
- Pablo Landáburu and Luis Oliver Artigas: Leading the men’s draw, this pair has proven chemistry, having won the FIP Bronze Kuala Lumpur title earlier this year. Landáburu also brings additional winning experience to the court, having secured a victory at the FIP Bronze Jakarta in July.
- Pablo Reina and Marcel Font: Seeded second, this team features Reina, who has been highly successful in 2026 with three CUPRA FIP Tour titles (Yogyakarta and two events in Hong Kong), and 19-year-old Font, who is hunting for his first professional win.
- Miguel Morales and Alejandro Garcia: Entering as the No. 3 seeds, this pair is expected to be a major factor in the men’s bracket.
- Mahmoud Menjra and Alberto Garcia: As the No. 4 seeds, local favorite Menjra will look to leverage home-court advantage alongside his partner, Garcia.
In addition to the international contenders, the tournament will feature six Moroccan home players in the main draw, adding local excitement to the weekend’s proceedings. The event concludes on Sunday, September 13, with the semi-finals and finals determining the champions.
