The FIP Gold São Paulo tournament kicked off with a dominant performance from the men’s field, as every seeded pair successfully navigated their opening matches to advance to the next round. With the tournament now moving into the round of 16 and quarter-finals, the women’s draw is also set to begin, promising a packed schedule of high-stakes action throughout the day.
Men’s Opening Round Highlights
The top-ranked duos demonstrated their strength on the court during the opening day of play, with most favorites securing comfortable victories. Here is how the key seeded pairs performed in their first outings:
- Alex Arroyo and José Jimenez: As the number one seeds, they set the tone for the tournament by overcoming Correa and Escalona in straight sets, finishing with a score of 6-3, 6-4.
- David Gala and Maxi Arce: This pair showcased their efficiency by dispatching De Astoreca and Pinto with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory.
- José Diestro and Juanlu Esbri: Showing impressive form, they secured a convincing win against Rivero and Gayone, taking the first set easily and clinching the second in a tie-break for a 6-1, 7-6 result.
- Alex Chozas and Juani De Pascual: They navigated a competitive opening set before pulling away to defeat Mambrini and De Marco with a final score of 7-6, 6-1.
- Juan Pablo Dametto and Luciano Puppo: Entering the tournament as the number eight seeds, they were the only seeded duo pushed to a third set. They ultimately overcame wild cards Ensslin and De Avila Simonato to secure their place in the next round.
As the competition intensifies, fans can follow the progression of the tournament through the official FIP YouTube channel, which is providing live coverage of all matches held on the centre court. With the round of 16 taking place alongside the start of the women’s draw, the quarter-finals are scheduled to conclude the day’s action during the afternoon and evening sessions.
