Giulia Dal Pozzo and Nuria Rodríguez secured a dominant victory at the FIP Silver Poreč-Parenzo in Croatia, marking a significant momentum boost ahead of the upcoming Oysho Milano Premier Padel P1. The tournament also saw a standout performance in the men's draw, where Tolito Aguirre and Pablo Garcia battled back from a set down to claim the title.
Tournament Results and Key Takeaways
The FIP Silver event in Poreč provided high-level competition for both the women’s and men’s circuits. Below are the key outcomes and performance highlights from the weekend:
- Women’s Final Victory: Giulia Dal Pozzo and Nuria Rodríguez defeated the formidable duo of Julieta Bidahorria and Virginia Riera in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.
- Women’s Path to the Title: Before reaching the final, the winning pair successfully navigated a semi-final match against Raquel Piltcher and Christina-Styliani Ntanou.
- Dal Pozzo’s Strong Season: This win adds to a stellar 2026 campaign for Dal Pozzo, who has previously reached semi-finals at the Rome Major and the Valladolid P2, alongside a recent call-up to the national team for the FIP World Cup 2026.
- Poreč Success: This victory marks a repeat success for Dal Pozzo in Croatia, as she previously won the Poreč event in 2024 while partnered with Caterina Baldi.
- Men’s Final Comeback: Tolito Aguirre and Pablo Garcia clinched the men’s title by overcoming a slow start to defeat Rama Valenzuela and Xisco Gil with a final score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
- Men’s Semi-final Performance: To earn their spot in the final, Aguirre and Garcia defeated the pair of Pedro Meléndez and Dani Luna in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4.
- Aguirre’s Continued Form: The win in Croatia builds on a successful season for Tolito Aguirre, who notably reached the semi-finals of the Premier Padel P2 in Cancún earlier this year.
Both sets of champions expressed their satisfaction with the tournament, with Dal Pozzo praising the organization and hospitality in Croatia, and Garcia celebrating a great week of competition in Poreč. These results serve as a critical indicator of form as players look toward the next major stops on the professional padel calendar.
