The FIP Promises Tour is set for a massive weekend of international competition, hosting youth padel tournaments across four different countries simultaneously. These events serve as a global showcase for the next generation of talent, with matches taking place in Egypt, Brazil, Spain, and Belgium.
Tournament Breakdown and Key Contenders
The weekend features a diverse range of age categories and high-level youth pairings across the four host locations. Here is the breakdown of the action at each site:
- FIP Promises Palma de Mallorca II (Spain): This event features the most extensive schedule with eight total draws covering boys' and girls' categories from Under 12 to Under 18. In the boys' Under 18 division, top seeds Martin Araguete Sales and Andres Ortuno De Pablo lead the field, followed by Junior Brydolf-Carlos Garau Barbosa and Filip Sterner-Toni Villena Quiros. The girls' Under 18 category will see Vega Cano Ortin partnering with Celia Martin, while Carlotta Burello teams up with Angelica Margiotta.
- Middelkerke (Belgium): This tournament hosts six draws, including four for boys and two for girls. The boys' Under 18 category is headlined by favorites Pablo Martinez and Eliott Verraghen, who face stiff competition from pairs like Oliver Granthman and Marcos Nanez Gomez, as well as Hugo Iglesias Garcia Bustamante and Pedro Ortigosa Martin. Portuguese standout Francisca Cravo is also set to compete, partnering with Dutch player Eleana Bakker in both the Under 14 and Under 16 brackets.
- FIP Promises Playa 2026 (Egypt): Featuring seven total draws, this event highlights local talent in the girls' categories. Notable pairs include Salma Elzayat with Hana Elshalkany, and Lily Wael with Malak Amer. In the boys' Under 18 division, Yassin Omar Youssef and Mohamed Atef Shebl enter as the No. 1 seeds to watch.
- Curitiba (Brazil): Hosted at the City Center Outlet Premium, this event focuses on the boys' Under 14 and Under 16 categories. Paraguayan duo Hector Zorrilla and Jose Unger Rey are the top seeds in both brackets, aiming to secure a South American double by winning both titles.
