Le FIP Platinum Mexico takes place from November 20 to 23, with 250 points at stake for the winners. A decisive tournament for players looking for a place in the top 16 of the Race and a qualification for the Premier Padel Finals, scheduled in Barcelona from December 19 to 22. Here are the main issues.
Men's table: a tight fight for qualification
The men's favorites for this tournament are Javi Garrido et Lucas Bergamini, seeded number 1. Currently 17th in the Race, Bergamini is the first player outside the qualifying places for Barcelona, just 40 point de Sanyo Gutiérrez. The latter is seeded number 3 with José Diestro. Among the other contenders: Alex Ruiz et Alex Arroyo (seeded 2), respectively 18th and 19th in the Race, are in ambush and still able to integrate the top 16. paul cardona (seed 5), associated with Javi garcia, currently occupies the 15th place, with 157 points ahead of Bergamini, a lead that he will have to defend. Maxi Sánchez et I fight Capra (seeded 4) seem too far away in this battle for the Master Final.
Women's table: it will be decided by very little
In the women's competition, the competition is just as fierce. Pair 1 in the table, composed ofAle Alonso et Lucia Sainz, is at the heart of the issues. Alonso, current 17th of the Race, must make up for a delay of 100 point on Aranzazu Osoro, last provisionally qualified player. The other pairs in the running: Virginia Riera, associated with Julieta Bidahorria (seeded 2), will also try to get the points needed to enter the top 16. Lucia Martinez Gomez et Carla Mesa, seeded 3, complete the podium of favorites in this table.
A double opportunity in Mexico
This week's tournament is a dress rehearsal before the last Major of the season, which will also be held in Mexico next week. With so many points at stake, each match can redefine the world hierarchy and offer last-minute qualifications for the Master Final in Barcelona.
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.