The FIP Promises Tour recently made a successful stop in Zambia for the FIP Promises Lusaka II tournament, highlighting the rising talent within the youth padel circuit. The weekend was defined by the exceptional performance of South African duo Amaanah Anverali and Leeyah Tayob, who secured two championship titles across different age categories.
Tournament Results and Champions
The event showcased competitive play across several age divisions, with the South African contingent proving particularly dominant on the court. Below is the complete list of winners from the FIP Promises Lusaka II tournament:
- Girls’ Under 14: Amaanah Anverali and Leeyah Tayob claimed the title by defeating Amira Safieddine and Diane Shour in a straight-sets victory, winning both sets 6-3.
- Girls’ Under 12: Amaanah Anverali and Leeyah Tayob secured their second trophy of the weekend with a commanding 6-1, 6-0 win over finalists Hamnah Patel and Ayliya Ridwan Seedat.
- Boys’ Under 18: Zeke Roulstone and Ahmed Kola emerged victorious in a hard-fought final, overcoming Muhammad Patel and Muhammad Dasoo with a scoreline of 7-6, 6-1.
- Boys’ Under 16: The pair of Ali Jaafar and Adam Safieddine took home the top honors in this competitive age bracket.
- Boys’ Under 14: Ayaaz Omar and Fayzaan Anverali successfully navigated their draw to finish as the champions of the category.
- Boys’ Under 12: The duo of Zakariyya Hassim and Rumaan Hussain rounded out the winners' list by securing the title in the youngest boys' division.
The FIP Promises circuit continues to serve as a vital platform for young athletes to gain international experience, and the dominant display by the South African players in Lusaka underscores the growing depth of talent emerging from the region.
