Cupra FIP Finals they are settling in this week Shanghai, a first for this Final Master Considered the biggest event on the FIP circuit. A premium tournament, 225 FIP points for the winners, and a level that clearly approaches a FIP Platinum.
Many players, both male and female, were not qualified for the Barcelona Finals turned to this final major performance of the year. The result: a striking tableau, unexpected pairings, and a true end-of-season feel.
A dense men's lineup with some unusual pairings
At the top of the number 1 seed, the duo Eduardo Alonso / Jairo Bautista They arrive with the status of favorites. The two Spaniards, who started the season together before separating, are reforming a pair capable of going all the way.
Behind them, the No. 2 seed has gathered Juanlu Esbri / Alejandro RuizA solid pair, victorious in the FIP Platinum Lyonwho knows how to step up the intensity in these kinds of big events.
In number 3, we find a new association: Jose Antonio Diestro / Javier GarciaGarcia usually plays with Barahona, but this time will play with another left-footed player.
The No. 4 seed brings together Álvaro Cepero / Javi Garrido, a duo who have already played together. Garrido is coming off a strong end to the season with Campagnolo and can clearly contend for the title.
Behind these four top seeds, watch out for the outsider. Maximiliano Sánchez Blasco / José Jiménez Casasor even young people Guillermo Collado / Pol Hernández but they face a tough first round against Esbri / Ruiz, but they remain a pair to watch.
A women's scene led by very strong duos
Among the women, the top seeds who did not qualify for Barcelona also chose Hong Kong.
The No. 1 seed brings together Ari Osoro / Claudia JensenAn unusual but explosive duo on paper. Jensen is coming off a strong end to the season and the combination with Osoro promises to be exciting.
Seeded No. 2, Martina Fassio / Patricia Llaguno They arrive with confidence. Finalists of the FIP Platinum MexicoThey have found real momentum and can aim for the title.
Number 3 goes to Lorena Rufo / Jessica Castillo, in the midst of their climb after their run at Major of Mexicowhere they beat the world's number 2 players. A very dangerous pair.
The number 4 seed, Nuria Rodriguez / Marina Lobo, is not the favorite, but has an interesting record and the experience to do damage.
Among the outsiders, we'll also be keeping an eye on the Frenchwoman. Steffi Merah, associated with the Tunisian Dora ChamliTheir first round against Lucía Pérez Parra / María Portillo Pérez It remains complicated but not impossible. In case of victory, they would normally face Rufo/Castillo.
A promising Master Final
Shanghai welcomes for the first time a FIP event of this magnitude, with a rare mix:
Unprecedented pairings, headliners looking to score big, and a unique experience that only a Final Master.
The tournament starts tomorrow with the first rounds.
I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !
























































































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