The CUPRA FIP Tour continues its North American swing this week, heading to Arizona for the FIP Bronze Phoenix Open following last week’s competition in Texas. With the main draw set to run from Thursday, September 3, through the final on Sunday, September 6, the tournament features a competitive field headlined by international talent.
Top Contenders and Players to Watch
The men’s draw is packed with experienced players looking to add another trophy to their 2026 campaigns. Here are the key pairs and individual athletes to keep an eye on during the Phoenix event:
- Kevin Uriel Kviatkovski and Fabricio Parra: As the No. 1 seeds, this Argentine duo enters the tournament with significant momentum. Kviatkovski previously secured a victory at the FIP Bronze in Jakarta earlier this year, while Parra claimed his own title at the FIP Bronze in Chieti this past July.
- Karlos Rodriguez Vidal and Oscar Sebber Gormsen: Representing Spain and Denmark respectively, this pair serves as the primary threat to the top seeds. While Vidal is hungry for his first-ever circuit title, Gormsen is a proven winner, having taken home the trophy at the 2025 FIP Bronze in Bangalore, India.
- Jose Pedro Montalban and Alberto Gasca Romero: This Spanish tandem is also entering the tournament with significant attention, marking them as a team to watch throughout the bracket.
- Juan Ignacio Franco and Aleix Pozo Rius: A pair that remains on the radar as potential spoilers in the main draw.
- Vinny Di Francesco Calderonò and Ivo Andenmatten Gudino: Rounding out the list of notable competitors, this duo will be looking to make a deep run in the Phoenix heat.
The tournament represents another high-stakes stop on the CUPRA FIP Tour, offering players a chance to climb the rankings as the season progresses. Fans can expect intense action as these international pairs battle for the title over the four-day event.
