The upcoming FIP World Cup in Doha, scheduled for November 2–7 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, serves as a global showcase for an emerging generation of young talent. This tournament highlights the rapid international expansion of youth padel, featuring a diverse group of under-20 athletes who are already competing at the highest levels of the sport.
The NextGen Stars to Watch in Doha
The tournament features a wide array of young athletes from across Europe and the Americas, each representing the future of their respective national teams. Here is a breakdown of the key NextGen players and the nations leading this youth movement:
- Spain: Andrea Ustero (born 2007) is the world No. 7 and a six-time Premier Padel title winner. Martina Calvo (born 2008) is the world No. 8 and currently holds the record as the youngest-ever winner of a Premier Padel tournament.
- Portugal: The squad includes 18-year-old Salvador Simões, alongside Maria Francisca Santos (born 2009) and Andrea Achando (born 2011), all of whom are coming off a silver medal performance at the 2025 FIP Junior World Cup.
- France: The French team features 2007-born Yoan Boronad and Timeo Fonteny, as well as 18-year-old Jeremy Robert, a trio that secured bronze at last year’s FIP Junior World Cup.
- Sweden: The team relies on 18-year-olds Juni Sjöland, Silje Kjaergaard, and Zoe Andersson, who were instrumental in the team's bronze medal win at the FIP Junior Euro Padel Cup.
- Other European Talents: The tournament will also feature British player Chloe Delamare (born 2010), and German representatives Jonas Trümpler (born 2009) and Milla Blaschke (born 2007).
- Argentina: 16-year-old Victoria Vilchez joins the women’s team following her recent gold medal victory at the South American Games.
- Brazil: The women’s squad includes 2009-born Julia Giusti Gomes, 15-year-old Martina Hossen, and Ana Julia Acunha. The men’s team features 19-year-old Diogo Rodrigues.
- Mexico: Diego Arredondo (born 2007) returns for his second World Cup appearance, bringing experience from both the CUPRA FIP Tour and the Premier Padel Tour.
- Chile: Amalia Bentjerodt (born 2008) and Aurora Candia (born 2010) will represent the nation; both are currently ranked in the top 10 of the FIP Promises Ranking Americas.
- United States: 13-year-old Ornella Beltramino will make history as the youngest athlete selected for the entire event.
- Paraguay: Nearly half of their 16-player roster is under 20. Key players include Facundo Dehnike (2008), Mariano Gonzalez (2007)—who reached a career-high world ranking of No. 48 this year—and Pierre Petit (2008). The women’s squad includes Olga Bareiro, Camila Miranda, Fatima Kudo, and Jaidy Perez, all aged between 16 and 19.
For these athletes, the Doha World Cup represents a vital opportunity to test their skills against the world's elite and accelerate their professional development on the sport's most prestigious stage.
