The CUPRA FIP Tour arrives in Poreč, Croatia, this week, with top-tier talent gathering for the FIP Silver Poreč Parenzo tournament. The event serves as a critical proving ground for athletes looking to build momentum before heading to the upcoming Premier Padel P1 in Milan.
Tournament Contenders and Key Pairings
The women’s draw is headlined by the top-seeded duo of Italy’s Giulia Dal Pozzo and Spain’s Nuria Rodriguez. Following a successful season that included semi-final appearances at the Rome Major, the Valladolid P2, and last weekend’s FIP Gold Mediolanum Padel Cup in Perugia, the pair is aiming for a title win in Croatia to carry confidence into the Milan event. They face significant competition from several high-profile teams:
- Virginia Riera and Julieta Bidahorria: A legendary pairing that enters the tournament with strong form, having secured victories at the FIP Silver events in both Houten and Nairobi during September.
- Raquel Piltcher and Christina-Styliani Ntanou: A competitive duo looking to disrupt the top seeds and claim the trophy.
- Marta Caparros and Agueda Perez: A skilled team rounding out the primary threats in the women’s bracket.
The men’s field is equally competitive, featuring rising stars and established circuit veterans. The tournament structure and key men's entries include:
- Tolito Aguirre and Pablo Garcia: The top seeds, led by Argentina’s No. 36 ranked player, Tolito Aguirre. Aguirre is coming off a win at the FIP Silver in Texas and a notable semi-final run at the 2026 Premier Padel P2 in Cancun.
- Rama Valenzuela and Xisco Gil: The No. 2 seeds, with Valenzuela arriving in Croatia fresh off a championship victory at the FIP Silver in Utrecht this past September.
- Pedro Melendez and Dani Luna: A pair to watch as they challenge the top-seeded favorites.
- Guillem Figuerola and Roberto Belmont: Another talented team competing for the title in the men's draw.
- Julian Prins and Youp De Kroon: The Dutch duo is also expected to be in the spotlight throughout the competition.
The main draw for the FIP Silver Poreč Parenzo is scheduled to commence on Friday, October 9, with the final matches determining the champions taking place on Sunday, October 11.
