The FIP Promises Tour is set for a massive weekend of international competition as the next generation of padel stars takes to the court across six different countries. These events serve as a vital platform for young athletes to gain experience and showcase their skills on a global stage.
The FIP Promises Tour Weekend Schedule
This weekend, the tour will host tournaments in Spain, Egypt, South Africa, Pakistan, the United States, and Ecuador. Here is a breakdown of the key events and the talent to watch:
- FIP Promises Elda (Spain): This event features eight total draws across men's and women's categories for Under 12, 14, 16, and 18. In the boys' Under 18 category, top seeds Pieter Hermus and Dann Jans lead the field, facing stiff competition from pairs including Tomas Castro-Pedro Ortigosa Martin, Manuel Ramirez Perez-Juan Carlos Gutierrez Guerrero, and Alvaro Moreno Herrera-Rafael Reyes Moreno. The girls' Under 18 category will be contested by Paula Gil Aguilar-Daniela Valiente Escrich and Celia Alarcon Garcia-Leyre Montanez.
- FIP Promises Padel Point (Egypt): Held in Mansoursa, this tournament includes four men's draws (Under 12-18) and one women's Under 18 draw. Local talent will be the focus, with pairs such as Lily Wael-Malak Amer, Malak Abdelsamie-Rokkia Hassan, and Sama Negm-Salma Ezzat competing. The men's Under 18 and 16 draws are headlined by Adel Mahmoud Elsahn-Mohamed Atef and Yassin Omar Youssef-Youssef Elsherbini, respectively.
- FIP Promises Johannesburg II (South Africa): Taking place at the Balwin Padel venue, this event features eight draws across all age groups for both genders. Local favorites Morne Liebenberg and Max Bendel enter as the No. 1 seeds in the Under 18 category, looking to defend home turf against challengers Joshua Creyling-Muhammed Dayyan Chand and Finlay Hatty Ferguson-Zeke Roulstone.
- FIP Promises Jinko Solar Karachi III (Pakistan): Hosted at the Neo Meidan venue, this event focuses exclusively on the men's game with Under 12, 14, and 16 draws. 23 local pairs are registered, with Muhammad Arsh and Muhammad Azan leading the Under 12 category as they aim for a home-crowd victory.
- FIP Promises Padel X (United States): Located at the Padel X venue, this tournament hosts six draws for Under 14, 16, and 18 boys and girls. The Under 18 men's draw is led by American pair Emiliano Antonio Gonzalez and Camilo Velasco Franco, with strong competition from Santiago Castro Varela-Diego De La Cruz, Francisco Bozzola-Aiden Gibly, and Santiago Hernandez Ochoa-Mateo Herrera Sedgwick.
- FIP Promises Manabi (Ecuador): Hosted at the PadelMar venue, this event rounds out the weekend schedule with six total draws covering the Under 12, 14, and 16 categories for both men and women. The tournament will feature a heavy presence of local Ecuadorian pairs vying for the six available titles.
