The FIP GOLD Ciudad de Sevilla has come to a close, with Virginia Riera and Julieta Bidahorria continuing their impressive winning streak, while Victor Ruiz and Facundo Lopez took home the men's title. This latest victory marks another milestone in the successful run of the Argentinian duo, who have now claimed three titles and reached a final in recent weeks.
The women's final saw Riera and Bidahorria face off against number 1 seeds Lucia Sainz and Leti Manquillo, emerging victorious with a score of 6-2 6-4. Prior to this, they defeated Elena De La Rosa and Daniela Portilla in the semi-finals with the same scoreline. The Argentinian pair expressed their gratitude to the crowd and organizers, with Bidahorria praising the tournament's organization and Riera dedicating their win to mothers in Argentina, as the final coincided with Mother's Day.
Men's Title Winners
The men's title was won by Victor Ruiz and Facundo Lopez, who had a long and challenging day with two marathon matches. Their victories included:
- Semi-final win: The pair defeated number 2 seeds Enrique Goenaga and Guille Collado with a score of 7-6 6-7 6-4.
- Final win: Ruiz and Lopez came back from a deficit to win against top seeds Nacho Piotto and Javi Barahona, with a final score of 4-6 6-4 6-3.
Ruiz and Lopez were ecstatic about their win, with Ruiz acknowledging the tough competition and Lopez expressing his pleasure at playing with his partner. This victory marks Lopez's sixth CUPRA FIP Tour title in 2026 and his second FIP Gold title, following his win in Shanghai in June.
The FIP GOLD Ciudad de Sevilla offered 150 FIP Ranking points, making it a significant tournament for players looking to improve their standings. The event's success is a testament to the growing popularity of padel and the CUPRA FIP Tour, which continues to attract top talent from around the world.
