FIP Silver HOP London: Spanish wins in Whetstone

New pairings rarely last long in elite padel. The 2026 season with Paquito, Di Nenno and Arce shows why build-up time has become a luxury.

Full stands, three tense sets and a tie-break finish: Authier and Baud triumph at P1000 FT Échirolles. For Basile Baud, it is the first P1000 title of his career.

Two French finals, two narrow defeats, and still a strong signal on the FIP Tour. Collombon and Touly deliver weeks in Oeiras and London that go far beyond the missed titles.

Several P1000 tournaments delivered plenty of excitement as multiple seeded teams exited early. In Lançon-Provence, Taieb/Fonteny triumph, in the B14 Marie/Roux win after a comeback, and in Échirolles Authier/Baud prevail in a thriller.

The FIP Platinum qualifiers in Tirana are in full swing. Harold Bernard and Joel Losana are already close to the main draw, after a clear opener. In the women’s field, Laura Buteau starts in the morning, and an all-French duel could follow.

For 2026, Drop Shot launches a racket line with a clear performance focus. The concept combines 24K twill carbon, dense Eva Pro foam and precise impact feedback. We break down which player profiles can benefit most in real match conditions.

Padel reaches another milestone in South America: in 2026, the sport will officially award medals at the South American Games. Rafaela will host the event while FIP supports international expansion. For teams and federations, a new competitive phase begins.

A landmark event in Morbihan delivers high-level women’s padel and a tight final. Turpin and David-Bordier prevail with composed play in key moments and claim the first title.

Red Bull brings Court Legends, the first licensed Premier Padel mobile game. Realistic physics, club management and a circuit career from 27 May – free on iOS and Android.