FIP Platinum Albania: Gala/Jensen dream of a first major title, Salazar/Alonso turn everything upside down

The finals of FIP Platinum Albania The draw is now known. In Tirana, spectators in Skanderbeg Square will witness two highly anticipated matches this Sunday. In the men's draw, the tournament sensation... David Gala / Enzo Jensen will try to conclude an exceptional week against the favorites Franco Stupaczuk / Mike Yanguas . For the ladies, Alejandra Salazar and Ale Alonso will fight for the title after having pulled off one of the biggest comebacks of the season.

Gala and Jensen continue their incredible journey

Few people would have bet on a presence of david gala et Enzo jensen in the final at the beginning of the week. The two young Spaniards, born in 2006 and teaming up for the first time in this tournament, are nevertheless stringing together very high-level performances.

After successively eliminating Coki Nieto / Jon Sanz and Álex Ruiz / Juanlu Esbri They confirmed their excellent momentum by dominating Martín Di Nenno / Jairo Bautista in the semi-final with a score of 6 / 2 6 / 4 .

Thanks to this new victory, the two players reach the most important final of their young careers and give themselves the opportunity to win their first major title on the FIP Tour.

FIP Platinum Albania: Gala/Jensen eliminate Di Nenno and advance to the final

Stupa and Yanguas are present

However, they will be facing the most anticipated team of the tournament.

Number 1 seeds, Franco Stupaczuk et mike yanguas managed their semi-final against Maxi Arce / Álex Arroyo A victory in two sets ( 6 / 4 7 / 5 ) which allows them to confirm their status as favorites.

The match will therefore pit the experience and consistency of a pair established at the highest world level against the carefree confidence of two young players who have nothing left to lose.

Ale Alonso celebrates his 20th birthday in the most beautiful way.

For the women, the day will remain etched in their memories for a long time. Ale Alonso .

On her 20th birthday, the Spanish player experienced a completely crazy semi-final alongside Alejandra Salazar . Opposed to Aranzazu Osoro et Victoria Iglesias However, they seemed to be heading towards a quick elimination.

Conducted 6 / 1 5 / 3 Then, just a few points away from defeat, Salazar and Alonso found the strength to completely reverse the course of the match. They ultimately won the second set in a tiebreak before taking control of the third to secure the victory. 1/6 7/6 6/2 .

A spectacular comeback that gives them a second FIP Platinum final this season.

FIP Platinum Albania: Gala/Jensen dream of a first major title, Salazar/Alonso turn everything upside down

Guinart and Virseda are there.

To win the trophy, Salazar and Alonso will have to beat the No. 2 seeds, which consist of Marina Guinart et Verónica Virseda .

The Spanish women secured their qualification by defeating Nuria Rodríguez et Giulia Dal Pozzo in three rounds ( 4/6 6/3 6/0 ).

After letting the first set slip away, they gradually took control of the match to reach the final.

The FIP Platinum Albania will conclude this Sunday in what promises to be a particularly heated atmosphere in the heart of Tirana.

The women's final will open the program before attention turns to the duel between Stupaczuk / Yanguas et Gala / Jensen , a real surprise of this 2026 edition.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.