FIP Gold: a unique platform for associations for players in the world's top 50

Between two stages Premier Padel, some players of the world top 50 no longer hesitate to line up for the tournaments of FIP Tour Far from being second-tier tournaments, these competitions have become important for the points that they report but also for other reasons…

FIP Gold San Luis, the perfect example

Le FIP Gold of San Luis, Mexico perfectly illustrates the challenges of these FIP tournaments, organized from August 4th to 10th, The latter brings together some new pairs in the registrations. Highly ranked players have chosen, for this tournament, to form duos that are not seen anywhere else.

This is the case of Eduardo Alonso (15th) , which will be associated with Gonzalo Alfonso (33rd) , former number 1 of A1 Padel. Another unexpected combination: Alejandro Ruiz (23rd) will team up with the Argentinian Agustin Torre (52nd). Two other curious combinations are also present, Inigo Jofre (29th) et Lucas Campagnolo (35th) and Javier Barahona (26th) et Alvaro Cepero (41st). You will have noticed, two pairs composed of profiles evolving to the right of the track, It is therefore most certainly an opportunity to test yourself at the international level on the left side of the track.

The pleasure of playing with friends?

If we know the intensity and the demands of the circuit Premier Padel, the FIP Gold offers a more relaxed atmosphere . Less media pressure, a calmer environment, these tournaments are also a way of reconnect with the field after a complicated period, a separation from a partner or a series of disappointing results.

150 points at stake, a real sporting lever

However, behind this relaxation lies a crucial issue: 150 FIP points for the winners. It is a significant reward , especially for players ranked between 20th and 50th in the world, who are aiming for a better position in the main draws Premier Padel.

This FIP Gold from San Luis could thus have a real impact on ranking , and even on future choices of partners. Because a good performance could change certain trajectories or stabilize emerging pairs.

Teo Vieau

He discovered padel in 2016 in Nantes and quickly became attached to the game, even climbing to 474th place in France. Commentator on Padel Mag TV, he covers the various tournaments on the French circuit as well as international tournaments organized in France!