The FIP World Cup Qualifiers for the Asia-Africa region in Kuwait City have reached a critical juncture, with Day 2 results setting the stage for a high-stakes final day of group-stage competition. As teams vie for advancement, Indonesia and Lebanon have emerged as standout performers, both securing significant double victories in their respective men’s and women’s ties.
Key Results and Standings from Day 2
The following highlights summarize the major outcomes and team performances from the second day of the tournament:
- Indonesia’s Resurgence: After an initial loss to Egypt, the Indonesian men’s team rebounded to defeat Senegal 2-1, fueled by victories from the pairs Alvianto/Saputra and Soemarno/Soemarno. Meanwhile, the Indonesian women’s team maintained their momentum by sweeping Kuwait 3-0, setting up a pivotal showdown against Hong Kong to decide the top spot in Group D.
- Lebanon’s Dominance: The Lebanese teams enjoyed a successful day, with the men’s squad securing a 3-0 win over the Philippines through victories by Stephan/Boustany, Sabbah/Boustany, and El Masri/Ghazi. The women’s team also triumphed 2-1 against Bahrain, with the pair of Sioufi/Azar clinching the decisive point in the final match.
- Tunisia’s Qualification: The Tunisian women’s team officially punched their ticket to the next round by defeating Senegal 3-0. The pairs of Aubertin/Bahri, Chamli/Allani, and Amira/Mornagui swept their matches, mathematically securing first place in Group C.
- Saudi Arabia’s Recovery: Following an opening loss to Japan, the Saudi Arabian women’s team regained their footing in Group A by defeating Oman. The victory was anchored by wins from the pairs Salhab/Fahad Alharbi, Yamani/Alkurdi, and Binwathlan/Khalil Fareh.
- Kuwait’s Men’s Performance: In Group C, the Kuwaiti men’s team delivered a strong 3-0 performance against Pakistan. The tie included a hard-fought three-set win by Hashem Almazeedi/Aljenaidel, followed by victories from Behbehani/Redha and Abdal/Alwadhi.
- Group D Men’s Status: The competition remains fierce in Group D, where both Tunisia and Morocco hold maximum points following 3-0 victories over Japan and Bahrain, respectively. Additionally, Saudi Arabia recorded a win against Hong Kong on the same day.
The final day of the group stage is scheduled for October 28, beginning at 10:00 am local time. The morning session features six ties, followed by five afternoon matches starting no earlier than 2:00 pm. Fans can follow the action live via the International Padel Federation’s YouTube channel as the remaining teams fight to secure their path to the next round.
