Following a successful stint in the CUPRA FIP Tour earlier this year, Dutch padel star Bo Luttikhuis is heading back to Asia to compete in the FIP Bronze High Velocity Phuket in Thailand. This tournament, running from September 11 to September 13, 2026, features a competitive field of international talent looking to secure a victory on the Asian circuit.
Tournament Contenders and Key Pairings
The women's and men's draws are packed with high-caliber athletes, many of whom are returning to the continent after previous successes. Here are the key players and partnerships to watch during the event:
- Bo Luttikhuis and Janine Hemmes: Luttikhuis, who previously won the FIP Bronze Kuala Lumpur with Marcella Koek, is teaming up with Hemmes. The duo recently proved their chemistry by reaching the finals at the FIP Bronze tournament in Sassuolo, Italy.
- Jimena Diaz and Alba Vazquez: Diaz enters the tournament with significant momentum as the winner of the FIP Bronze Joinville. She is partnering with Vazquez, with whom she previously secured the FIP Bronze Singapore title earlier in 2026.
- Elsa Terranova and Angelina Neizvestnaya: Seeded third, this pair is expected to be a major force in the women's bracket.
- Kotomi Ozawa and Lucia Rosa Vadillo: Entering as the fourth seeds, this team is looking to make a deep run and challenge for the title.
- Julian Lacamoire and Adrian Ronco Lopez: In the men's draw, Argentine star Lacamoire—the FIP Gold Shanghai champion from mid-June—is aiming for another Asian trophy. He is paired with Spaniard Adrian Ronco Lopez, who arrives in Thailand as a winner of the FIP Bronze Astorga.
- Jordi Casanova and Miguel Melero: As the second seeds, this duo is among the primary title contenders. Melero has had a prolific 2026, winning titles in Selangor, Istanbul, and Yogyakarta, while Casanova brings experience as the champion of the FIP Silver Melbourne and FIP Bronze Samui events.
- Antonio Varo and Bohou Zhang: This fourth-seeded pair is also considered a serious threat in the competition.
- Hector Vazquez and Alvaro Lopez: As the third-seeded team, they round out the list of notable contenders expected to influence the tournament's outcome.
The main draw for the FIP Bronze High Velocity Phuket kicks off this Friday, September 11. The competition will culminate on Sunday, September 13, with the decisive semi-final and final matches.
