The CUPRA FIP Tour recently concluded its latest stop in Tunisia, where top-seeded Spanish pairs dominated both the men’s and women’s draws. The tournament, held in early October, saw rising stars and established veterans secure significant victories on the international circuit.
Tournament Results and Key Performances
In the women’s category, the young duo of Carla Fernandez and Marina Lobo proved their superiority by capturing the title at the FIP Bronze The Mora Tunisia II. Their path to the trophy culminated in a decisive 6-4, 6-2 victory over the No. 2 seeds, Barbara Las Heras and Daria Kucheriavaia. This win marks a milestone for both players:
- Carla Fernandez: The 2007-born talent is enjoying a standout season, with this victory representing her seventh title of the year on the CUPRA FIP Tour.
- Marina Lobo: This win adds to a successful campaign for Lobo, marking her third title of the season following previous successes at FIP Bronze events in Pembroke and Cordenons.
The men’s draw was equally competitive, featuring a hard-fought final that saw the top-seeded pair emerge victorious. Nacho Vilariño and Coquito Zamora claimed the championship title after a grueling three-set match against Marco Cassetta—a 16-time CUPRA FIP Tour winner—and his partner Fabian Oviedo. The final scoreline of 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 highlighted the intensity of the matchup, which followed Vilariño and Zamora's successful semifinal performance against Pedro Melendez and Mohamed Alami.
This victory in Tunisia continues a strong run of form for the men’s champions, who previously secured a title together at the FIP Silver event in Guimaraes this past September. Following their win, the pair expressed their excitement, stating, “We have become champions in Tunisia. Let’s go!”
