The CUPRA FIP Tour heads back to Chile this weekend for the FIP Bronze Castro, a tournament featuring a competitive field headlined by two standout pairings. With the main draw kicking off on Friday and concluding with the semi-finals and final on Sunday, August 23, the event promises high-stakes action as top-ranked teams vie for the title.
Tournament Favorites and Key Contenders
While the draw includes several talented duos, two specific teams have emerged as the primary favorites to take home the trophy. Because they are positioned on opposite sides of the bracket, they are on a collision course that could only see them meet in the tournament final.
- Luciano Puppo and Leonardo Yob: As the tournament’s No. 1 seeds, this pair brings significant momentum to Chile. Puppo is coming off a recent victory at the FIP Silver in Joinville, Brazil, while Yob is already familiar with success on Chilean soil, having secured a win at the FIP Bronze San Antonio earlier this February.
- Santino Contreras and Francisco Maier: Sixteen-year-old Contreras is currently having a breakout season, having already secured four titles on the CUPRA FIP Tour this year in Santamaria, Camboriu, Lanzarote, and Ciudad Del Este. His partner, Maier, is highly motivated to join him in the winner's circle, as he is currently hunting for his first title of the 2026 season.
Beyond the top two seeds, the competition remains fierce with several other notable pairs looking to disrupt the favorites. The Argentine duo of Fabricio Ivan Peiron and Santiago Rolla are expected to be major players in the tournament. Additionally, the draw features several other competitive teams to watch, including Valentin Cilli and Manuel Gayone, Mateo Rivero and Agustin Esteban Silva, and the duo of Thiago Pinto and Joaquin De Astoreca. Fans can expect a fast-paced weekend as these athletes battle for the FIP Bronze Castro title.
