Garcia and Ferrer target Paris double
Ian Garcia and Sebastià Ferrer are among the main attractions at FIP Promises Paris. The tournament runs from 15 to 19 July at the Tennis & Padel Club de Lésigny and brings together some of the most promising young talents on the international padel circuit. The two Spaniards will compete in both the U16 and U18 categories – and are seeded No. 2 in both draws. For Garcia and Ferrer, this is more than just another tournament entry: they aim to target a genuine double in the Paris region and confirm their status as one of Europe's strongest junior pairs.
Return to Lésigny with higher ambitions
The venue is already familiar to both players. Last year, Garcia and Ferrer reached the U16 main-draw semi-finals before falling to the eventual champions Alex Leira and Dani Docampo 6-2, 6-3. Despite that defeat, the Spaniards showed they could compete at international level. They then secured the title by dominating the French pair Johan Peloux and Quentin Bernard in the final – a result that underlined their ability to stay consistent under pressure.
One year on, Garcia and Ferrer return to Lésigny with far more experience and even greater ambitions. Both are now regular fixtures on the FIP Promises circuit and have proved their level in several countries. Their status as second seeds in U16 and U18 shows how highly organisers rate them and how strong their current form is. At the same time, strong rivals in both age groups mean a double will not come easily.
Ian Garcia: an early phenomenon with a pro frame
At just 15, Ian Garcia already impresses with his presence on court. The Spaniard is taller than most players of his generation and has a build that already recalls professional athletes. But Garcia's strength is not only physical. Technically he looks exceptionally composed and stands out above all for his quality in overhead play – a trait rarely seen at his age in this form. He also brings significantly more power than the average in his category.
His potential showed early. Alongside Mario Brocal, Garcia became the youngest player ever to compete at an international FIP circuit event at just 14 – a milestone documenting his exceptional development. While he is gradually discovering higher-level FIP tournaments, Garcia mainly shines on the FIP Promises circuit. Only a few weeks ago he triumphed with Ferrer at the FIP Promises de Sabadell in U16, confirming the strength of their partnership.
Like many of Spain's best juniors, Garcia is also managed by the Sperty agency, which supports numerous international padel talents. This professional structure around training, scheduling and development fits a player who already moves between youth and pro level at an early stage.
Sebastià Ferrer: consistency as the foundation
Less visible in the media than his partner, Sebastià Ferrer is nonetheless one of the most promising players of his generation. The right-sided player relies less on raw power than on game intelligence, consistency and the ability to build rallies. Ferrer can maintain a high tempo over long exchanges and perfectly complements Garcia's more offensive profile. Where Garcia creates pressure and dominates with his size, Ferrer provides stability and tactical clarity on the right side of the court.
Known by the nickname "Tia Ferrer", the Spaniard has already built a strong record on the FIP Promises circuit. His successes include U18 titles in Wallau, Germany, and at the FIP Promises de Tenerife. These international wins show Ferrer performs not only at home but also on foreign courts. He too is supported by Sperty – a sign the agency places great trust in his long-term potential.
The partnership with Garcia has become one of the most interesting junior pairings in European padel. While Garcia brings athleticism and attack, Ferrer holds the tactical balance and ensures the pair does not lose structure in long, intense phases.
Results and starting position in Paris
- Seeded No. 2 in U16 and U18 at FIP Promises Paris
- U16 title at FIP Promises de Sabadell (Garcia/Ferrer)
- U18 titles in Wallau and at FIP Promises de Tenerife (Ferrer)
- Garcia: youngest FIP tournament player in history at age 14
- Previous Lésigny experience with semi-final run and title win
The double as a sporting target
The headline of the original report – targeting a double in Paris – describes the sporting challenge precisely: Garcia and Ferrer want to impress not in one age category alone but be title contenders in both competitions at once. To do that they must sustain high intensity across several matches within a few days, stay tactically flexible and deploy their strengths against different opponents. The double workload in U16 and U18 is physically and mentally demanding – especially for players still eligible for the younger category yet already competing with the best U18 players.
That both remain U16-eligible while being seeded second in U18 underlines the exceptional development of the Spaniards. They belong to a generation of young padel athletes making the jump from youth to the pro circuit earlier and faster than previous cohorts. For the crowd in Lésigny, their appearance promises exciting matches, high technical level and a glimpse into the sport's future. With FIP Promises Paris, one of the season's key junior events is on the calendar – a chance for Garcia and Ferrer to turn a return to a familiar venue into a sporting statement.
