FIP Tour Weekly Recap – First Week of April 2026: Di Nenno/González and Jofre/Gala Claim Titles
Martín Di Nenno and Momo González won the FIP Gold Almaty, Íñigo Jofre and David Gala dominated the FIP Silver Ivory Coast I, and the FIP Bronze Rivesaltes is still underway. A full recap of the CUPRA FIP Tour's first week of April.
The first week of April 2026 delivered two completed titles on the CUPRA FIP Tour: Martín Di Nenno and Momo González won the FIP Gold Almaty in Kazakhstan, while Íñigo Jofre and David Gala produced a commanding performance to claim the FIP Silver Ivory Coast I in Abidjan. In France, the FIP Bronze Rivesaltes is currently underway with qualifying rounds already completed.
FIP Gold Almaty 2026
The Add Padel Almaty facility in Kazakhstan hosted the FIP Gold Almaty from April 1 to 5, offering a total prize pool of €50,000. The tournament awarded its first titles of the 2026 season in both the men’s and women’s draws.
Men’s Final: Di Nenno and González Open Their Title Account
Martín Di Nenno and Momo González defeated Javi Leal and Pablo Lijó 6-2, 6-3 to claim the men’s title. The straight-sets result reflected a consistent level of play from the winning pair throughout the week.
“We are improving.” — Martín Di Nenno, after the victory (source: padelfip.com)
It is the first title of the 2026 season for the Di Nenno and González partnership.
Women’s Final: Osoro and Iglesias Take Gold
Aranzazu Osoro and Victoria Iglesias defeated Jessica Castelló and Lorena Rufo 6-3, 6-4 to win the women’s title at the FIP Gold Almaty.
“I owed her this.” — Aranzazu Osoro, after the victory (source: padelfip.com)
It is also the first title of the 2026 season for Osoro and Iglesias.
FIP Silver Ivory Coast I 2026
The Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Cocody, Abidjan hosted the FIP Silver Ivory Coast I from April 1 to 5. The men’s draw was defined by the dominance of one pair from the opening rounds to the final.
Jofre and Gala: An Untouched Run to the Title
Íñigo Jofre and David Gala won the tournament without dropping a single set, conceding only 18 games across all their matches. According to padelfip.com, their performance was described as a display of dominance from start to finish.
In the men’s final, Jofre and Gala defeated Alberto García and Christian Medina Murphy 6-1, 6-2. It is the first tournament the pair have played together as a partnership.
Women’s Final: Bidahorria and Caparrós Claim the Title
Julieta Bidahorria and Marta Caparrós defeated Laura Luján and Leti Manquillo 6-3, 6-4 in the women’s final of the FIP Silver Ivory Coast I, played on April 4 at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire.
FIP Bronze Rivesaltes: In Progress
The FIP Bronze Rivesaltes is being played at the ViaPadel Rivesaltes facility in France from April 8 to 12. Qualifying rounds began on Tuesday, April 8.
The draw features a strong contingent of French players, consistent with the continued growth of padel in the French market. Final results from the main draw are not yet available at the time of publication and will be covered in a follow-up report.
Circuit Context: Qatar Major Cancellation and Its Impact on the FIP Tour
The week was also shaped by the cancellation of the Qatar Major on the Premier Padel circuit, which had been scheduled to take place in Doha. The decision was attributed to geopolitical instability in the Middle East, disrupting the Premier Padel calendar at this stage of the season.
In response to the gap in the schedule, a number of players who typically compete on the Premier Padel circuit chose to enter CUPRA FIP Tour events during this period. Their participation contributed to a higher overall competitive level at tournaments such as the FIP Gold Almaty and the FIP Silver Ivory Coast I.
What’s Next on the FIP Tour
The week of April 8–12 continues with the main draw of the FIP Bronze Rivesaltes in France, the year’s first Bronze-level event to reach the final stages.
The broader CUPRA FIP Tour 2026 calendar extends into the coming weeks, with additional dates to be confirmed as the circuit continues its geographic expansion across Central Asia, West Africa, and Europe.