The FIP Promises Tour is set for a massive weekend of international competition, showcasing the next generation of padel talent across three distinct events in Italy, Portugal, and Paraguay. These tournaments highlight the global growth of the sport, featuring a wide range of age categories designed to foster development among young athletes.
Tournament Breakdown and Key Contenders
The upcoming events feature a variety of age-bracketed draws, ranging from Under 12 to Under 18, depending on the specific location. Here is a breakdown of the key competitors and categories at each venue:
- FIP Promises Sanremo (Italy): This event features seven draws covering boys (U12, U14, U16, U18) and girls (U12, U14, U16). In the U18 boys' category, the top seeds are Gabriele Laurino and Stefano Indomenico, followed by Pietro Giovannini and Leon Ortega Ibanez as the second seeds, and Alessandro Stella and Martin Araguete Sales as the fourth seeds. The U16 girls' field includes competitive pairs such as Eleonora Regini and Giuliana Di Martino, Carlotta Burello and Matilda Caratella, Vittoria Conti and Marta La Carpia, and Costanza Vanni and Flavia Maltese.
- FIP Promises Paredes (Portugal): This tournament is set to host eight draws, encompassing both boys and girls across the U12, U14, U16, and U18 age groups. The U18 boys' division is headlined by top seeds Pieter Hermun and Daan Jans, with Alvaro Abad Diaz and Rafael Reyes Moreno and Hugo Iglesias Garcia Bustamante and Andres Ortuno De Pablo serving as their primary rivals. The U18 girls' draw features notable pairings such as Maria Francisca Santos and Maria Leonor Araujo Texeira alongside Ruth Peter Segarra and Aina Etxebarria. Additionally, Pedro Gomes and Diego Castro enter the U16 boys' category as the number one seeds.
- FIP Promises Campo 9 (Paraguay): Hosted at the FedeMar venue, this event focuses on five specific draws: boys' U12, U14, and U16, and girls' U12 and U14. Local Paraguayan talent will be on full display, with pairs such as Hector Zorrilla and Jose Unger Rey competing in the U14 boys' division. The U14 girls' category features the teams of Mayra Isabela Cibils Schmidke and Leila Nanami Seki Onishi, as well as Romina Lee and Ambar Maria Daniela Candia Martinez.
These events represent a critical step for NextGen players looking to gain international experience and climb the ranks within the FIP circuit.
