The FIP Gold San Luis tournament concluded with two hard-fought, three-set finals that saw Lucia Martinez and Lucia Peralta take the women's title, while Juani Rubini and Alex Chozas claimed the men's crown. Both winning pairs secured 150 points in the FIP Ranking following an intense weekend of competition in Mexico.
Tournament Results and Player Perspectives
The men’s final served as a moment of redemption for Juani Rubini, who had suffered a defeat in last year’s final. Partnering with fellow Argentinian Alex Chozas, Rubini overcame the duo of Alex Ruiz and Franco Dal Bianco in a thrilling 6-2, 6-7, 7-6 victory. Reflecting on the win, the champions highlighted the following takeaways from their performance:
- Juani Rubini’s Redemption: After falling short in the previous year's final alongside Alonso Rodriguez, Rubini expressed immense satisfaction in securing the title, noting that the victory was the result of a physically demanding weekend filled with numerous matches.
- Alex Chozas’s Second 2026 Title: This victory marks the second time Chozas has topped a podium in Mexico this year, following his previous win at the FIP Silver in Aguascalientes. Chozas praised the atmosphere in Mexico and emphasized the high level of talent Rubini brought to their partnership.
In the women's draw, the pairing of Lucia Martinez and Lucia Peralta staged an impressive comeback against local favorite Camila Ramme and American Brittany Dubins. Despite dropping the first set, the pair rallied to win 1-6, 6-0, 6-1. The players attributed their success to several key factors:
- Tactical Adjustments: Martinez noted that after a shaky start caused by nerves from the younger Peralta, the pair successfully shifted their tactics, which completely altered the momentum of the match in their favor.
- Experience and Mentorship: Martinez highlighted the importance of their collaborative effort, noting that while Peralta was less experienced in high-stakes finals, their mutual support allowed them to overcome early-match anxiety.
- Overcoming Performance Anxiety: Peralta admitted to feeling significant pressure before the match but expressed pride in her ability to turn her performance around, crediting Martinez for providing the opportunity and guidance necessary to succeed.
With the San Luis event now in the books, the professional circuit continues immediately. The CUPRA FIP Tour moves from Mexico to Serbia, where the next major tournament is scheduled to take place in Belgrade next week.
