Segura wins FIP Promises Bruino U14 title
French junior player Juan Segura claimed a major title at the FIP Promises event in Bruino in the U14 category. Partnering Sicilian Elia Salvino for the first time, the pair won the junior tournament of the International Padel Federation. The result underlines Segura’s progress on the international youth circuit and also secures qualification for the FIP Sanremo Padel Experience in September.
Bruino, located near Turin, hosted another stop on the Italian FIP Promises series. In the under-14 category, young talents from several countries competed. Segura and Salvino only began their partnership at this event, yet they looked coordinated and purposeful from the start. Especially in the early rounds, they showed clear superiority in returns, ball speed and net positioning.
Convincing path to the final
Already in the round of 16, Segura and Salvino left no doubt about their form. Winning 6-0 and 6-1, they finished early and conserved energy for the days ahead. In the quarter-finals the duo remained dominant: after a clear first set at 6-0, they had to work longer in the second but closed it out 7-5. The semi-final was then won with similar control – 6-1 and 6-3 reflected command of tempo and rally length.
- Round of 16: 6-0 and 6-1
- Quarter-finals: 6-0 and 7-5
- Semi-finals: 6-1 and 6-3
- Final: 6-4 and 7-5
These scores paint a picture of a tournament week marked by consistency. Particularly notable was their ability to stay calm in tight phases and win decisive points at the net. For junior teams at FIP level, that mix of dominance and composure often decides whether strong rounds become a title.
Final against the top seeds
In the final they faced Marco Mometti and Pasquale Cardomane, the Italian top seeds. The match developed into a close, high-quality contest. Segura and Salvino won 6-4 and 7-5, beating the favorites of the draw. The first set featured early break chances and quick reactions off the glass. In the second, pressure rose, but the Franco-Italian pair kept their composure and converted key moments.
For both players the triumph meant more than just another tournament win. With Bruino, Segura played his seventh FIP Promises event and has now made eleven appearances on the FIP circuit. Salvino was only in his second tournament of the series. That a new partnership produced a title immediately is a strong signal of chemistry and tactical adaptability in junior padel.
What defined the sporting display
Observers highlight three aspects in particular. First: clear role distribution at the net and in defense. Second: the ability to convert break points without rushing the serve game. Third: physical freshness deep into the later rounds. In junior padel, concentration and decision quality in the fifth and sixth games of a set often decide the outcome.
Segura brings international match experience as a French player, while Salvino knows local conditions and the typical patterns of Italian junior pairs. That combination proved especially productive in Bruino. Both were bold on volleys, yet ready to play longer defensive sequences off the glass before looking for the finish.
Ticket to Sanremo in September
With the win in Bruino, Segura and Salvino secured qualification for the FIP Sanremo Padel Experience. In September, winners of the Italian FIP Promises stops will meet there. The format serves as a mid-season benchmark for the youth season and gives young players a chance to face the strongest talents in the country and on the international U14 scene.
For Segura, the invitation to Sanremo is further proof of his development. In a short time the Frenchman has completed several FIP circuit stops and shows a clear trend: he regularly seeks competition at international level and grows with the quality of his opponents. For Salvino, success in Bruino marks an early career step within Italy’s junior structure and the start of a partnership with clear prospects.
The FIP Promises are designed to introduce talents early to tournament structures, ranking pressure and multi-day workloads. Anyone who wins titles there and also beats top seeds sends a signal to coaching staffs, federations and junior padel observers. That is exactly how Segura and Salvino’s success should be read: as a deserved tournament win and as qualification for the next major stage.
In the coming weeks the focus will be on preparation for Sanremo. Match rhythm, partner communication and fine-tuning of serve-return patterns typically take center stage. Bruino showed that the new pairing can deliver under pressure. The U14 title and the clear path through the draw remain a sporting reference for the rest of the season.
The FIP Promises in Bruino thus ends with a result that points beyond the local frame: a Franco-Italian junior duo beats the top seeds, confirms its form across four rounds and books a ticket to Sanremo. Juan Segura and Elia Salvino delivered a performance in Italy that will remain firmly anchored in this season’s youth record.
