The FIP Silver Cordoba tournament concluded with high-stakes drama and emotional tributes, as Jaume Romera Barceló and Felipe Calleja secured a hard-fought men's title, while Agueda Perez and Marta Caparros continued their dominant streak in the women’s draw. The event, part of the prestigious CUPRA FIP Tour, saw top-tier talent battle through intense conditions to claim victory.
Tournament Highlights and Results
The men’s final provided the most gripping narrative of the weekend, as underdogs Jaume Romera Barceló and Felipe Calleja overcame the top-seeded duo of Tolito Aguirre and Pablo Garcia. The match was a grueling three-set affair, ultimately decided by a tie-break in the final set, resulting in a 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 scoreline. Following the win, Romera Barceló dedicated the performance to his late friend, "Azuquita," who had introduced him to the sport exactly one year prior.
In the women’s bracket, the top-seeded pair of Agueda Perez and Marta Caparros proved their consistency by securing back-to-back titles. After a successful campaign in Westerbork the previous week, they maintained their form in Cordoba to finish the tournament on top.
The path to victory for the champions involved several key performances:
- The Men’s Final: Jaume Romera Barceló and Felipe Calleja defeated the No. 1 seeds, Tolito Aguirre and Pablo Garcia, in a tight 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 victory.
- The Men’s Semi-Finals: The eventual champions, Romera Barceló and Calleja, dominated their semi-final match against Sergio Arias Aznar and Aaron Garcia Rubio with a decisive 6-2, 6-2 win.
- The Women’s Final: Top seeds Agueda Perez and Marta Caparros secured the title by defeating Paula Ferrán and Martina Vera in straight sets, both ending in 7-6 tie-breaks.
- The Women’s Semi-Finals: Perez and Caparros overcame a challenging start against Lorena Vano and Carmen Castillon, rallying from a set down to win 3-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Reflecting on the victory, Felipe Calleja emphasized the importance of perseverance, noting that the team’s performance improved significantly as the tournament progressed. Meanwhile, Marta Caparros expressed her team's intent to maintain their current momentum following two consecutive weeks of championship success.
