Kuwait is hosting the inaugural edition of the FIP World Cup Pairs, a high-stakes tournament that features 48 men’s pairs and 40 women’s pairs. The event runs through the week, culminating in the finals on Sunday, November 9. Positioned between the Premier Padel P2 in Newgiza and the season’s final stretch—including Dubai P1, Acapulco Major, CUPRA FIP Finals in Shanghai, and the Premier Padel Finals in Barcelona—this competition marks a pivotal moment in the global padel calendar.
Men’s draw packed with elite contenders
Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, winners of 10 Premier titles in 2025, enter as top seeds and will face Patiniotis/Moya or a qualifying pair. On the opposite side of the draw, Fede Chingotto and Ale Galán—fresh off back-to-back titles in Milan and Newgiza—will meet Sanchez/Gil or Sans/Quilez.
Juan Lebrón and Franco Stupaczuk (3) are set to play Lijó/Arce or Zapata/Cabeza, while Coki Nieto and Mike Yanguas (4) will face Torre/Cepero or Fernandez Lancha/Sager, with a potential semifinal against Coello and Tapia.
Projected quarterfinals:
- Coello/Tapia (1) vs. Gonzalez/Guerrero (7)
- Di Nenno/Augsburger (5) vs. Nieto/Yanguas (4)
- Lebrón/Stupaczuk (3) vs. Sanz/Navarro (6)
- Leal/Bergamini (8) vs. Chingotto/Galán (2)
Click here for the draw.
Women’s draw promises fierce battles
Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay lead the women’s draw as top seeds, followed by Paula Josemaría and Ari Sánchez, who arrive in Kuwait with two consecutive titles. Claudia Fernandez/Bea Gonzalez and Andrea Ustero/Sofia Araujo complete the top four, all starting from the round of 16.
Ale Salazar and Martina Calvo, finalists in Egypt, are seeded seventh and face a challenging path.
Projected quarterfinals:
- Brea/Triay (1) vs. Alonso/Jensen (6)
- Salazar/Calvo (7) vs. Ustero/Araujo (4)
- Fernandez/Gonzalez (3) vs. Ortega/Icardo (6)
- Guinart/Virseda (8) vs. Josemaría/Sánchez (2)
A thrilling week ahead
With top-tier talent and high stakes, the FIP World Cup Pairs in Kuwait is set to deliver one of the most competitive and exciting events of the year. Fans can expect intense matchups, dramatic shifts in rankings, and a showcase of padel at its highest level.
