The FIP World Cup Qualifiers Asia-Africa has kicked off in Kuwait City, with Tunisia and Egypt making a perfect debut on the opening day. The two countries secured valuable points in the group stage, with both their men's and women's teams winning their respective matches 3-0.
The men's team from Egypt defeated Indonesia, while the women's team beat Bahrain, both with a score of 3-0. Similarly, Tunisia's men's team defeated Bahrain 3-0, and their women's team recorded the same scoreline against the Philippines. Other national teams that began the men's competition with a victory include Australia, who defeated the Philippines 3-0, thanks to wins by the pairs Benzal/Velickovic, Navarro/Zelba, and Bechard/Melisi. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia also secured convincing opening victories in Group C, defeating Hong Kong and Pakistan respectively. Morocco, who beat Japan 3-0 in their opening tie, are level with Tunisia at the top of Group D.
Women's Competition Highlights
In the women's competition, Japan's players made an impressive start, recording a clear 3-0 victory over Saudi Arabia to move provisionally into first place in Group A. The pairs fielded by Japan were Kitao/Kutsuna, Mizunuma/Tsukamoto, and Kushima/Tokumoto. Egypt and Tunisia lead Groups B and C respectively. In Group D, Indonesia secured a convincing victory over the United Arab Emirates, winning all three matches in the tie. The key results from the women's competition include:
- Japan's victory over Saudi Arabia: Japan won 3-0, with wins by the pairs Kitao/Kutsuna, Mizunuma/Tsukamoto, and Kushima/Tokumoto.
- Egypt's lead in Group B: Egypt's women's team beat Bahrain 3-0, securing a valuable win in the group stage.
- Tunisia's lead in Group C: Tunisia's women's team recorded a 3-0 victory over the Philippines, putting them at the top of Group C.
- Indonesia's victory over the United Arab Emirates: Indonesia won all three matches in the tie, securing a convincing victory in Group D.
The second day of the FIP World Cup Qualifiers in Kuwait will feature six men's ties and six women's ties, starting at 10 am local time. All matches will be streamed live on the International Padel Federation's YouTube channel. The schedule includes matches such as Japan-Tunisia, Bahrain-Morocco, and Indonesia-Senegal in the men's competition, and Kuwait-Indonesia, United Arab Emirates-Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia-Oman in the women's event.
