The FIP Promises tournament in Giulianova recently showcased the rising stars of international padel, highlighting the depth of talent within the Italian youth circuit. The event featured competitive draws across Under 12, 14, 16, and 18 categories for both boys and girls, serving as a significant platform for the next generation of professional players.
Tournament Champions and Results
The competition saw high-level performances, particularly in the Under 18 division. In the boys' bracket, Stefano Indomenico and Pietro Giovannini secured the title after a dominant run, including a semifinal victory over Paolo Lilli and Alessandro Stella and a straight-sets win against the top-seeded pair, Alessandro Zaccagnino and Mateo Quatrana. On the girls' side, Giorgia Baglivo and Maria Ciccotosto claimed the Under 18 crown with a decisive 6-1, 6-0 performance in the final.
The following pairs emerged victorious across all age divisions at the FIP Promises Giulianova:
- Girls’ Under 18: Giorgia Baglivo and Maria Ciccotosto, who dominated their final match to take the top spot.
- Girls’ Under 16: Eleonora Regini and Angelica Annovazzi, with Regini securing this title shortly after her appearance in the Under 18 final.
- Girls’ Under 14: Vittoria Conti and Marta La Carpia, who outperformed their peers to win the category.
- Girls’ Under 12: Ludovica Salvi and Benedetta Fappiano, who claimed victory in the youngest girls' division.
- Boys’ Under 18: Stefano Indomenico and Pietro Giovannini, who navigated a difficult bracket to finish as champions.
- Boys’ Under 16: Mark Menotti and Riccardo Minighini, who successfully navigated the Under 16 field.
- Boys’ Under 14: Giovanni Miriello and Lorenzo Margani, who secured the win in their respective age group.
- Boys’ Under 12: Alessandro Cullari and Michele Lavecchia, who emerged as the winners of the Under 12 boys' competition.
This event underscored the growing momentum of the Azzurra NextGen talent pool, providing these young athletes with essential competitive experience on the international FIP Promises Tour stage.
