International stars crowned champions at FIP Silver R3 Bullpadel Cup Stratford
This weekend delivered international success in both the men’s and women’s competitions at the FIP Silver R3 Bullpadel Cup, with top-class talent from across the world crowned champions at Stratford Padel Club.
In the women's event, top seeds Veronica Virseda from Spain and Argentina's Martina Fassio Goyeneche lived up to their ranking, producing a series of impressive performances on their way to lifting the title.
Meanwhile, second seeds Javier Barahona and Ignacio Piotto Albornoz emerged victorious in the men's event to claim the silverware in Stratford.
Barahona and Piotto Albornoz who are both ranked inside the worlds top 50, reflected on their win saying, "We are so pleased to have won the FIP Silver R3 in Stratford London. Our level was really high in the final and our opponents really played well so we are very happy to have the win. Thank you to all the organisers for a great tournament."
In the quarter-finals of the FIP Silver R3 Bullpadel Cup, Catherine Rose was forced to withdraw from the tournament through injury. In the same round, Aimee Gibson and her partner were also unable to continue after her partner sustained an injury.
R3 Tournament Director Sam Kemp reflected on the tournament saying, “We're absolutely delighted to have delivered another successful FIP Silver R3 Bullpadel Cup at Stratford Padel Club.
"The level of padel on display throughout the week was exceptional, with some of the best players in the world treating us to some fantastic matches and a real showcase of the sport.
"R3 Sport and Stratford Padel Club would like to share a huge thank you all the players, spectators and commercial partners who contributed to making it such a great occasion.”
The FIP Silver event in Stratford was the fourth of five Cupra FIP Tour events staged in Great Britain this year, as part of our LTA Padel Performance Competitions Calendar to offer British players the chance to earn both prize money and valuable ranking points on home soil.
Outside of the London Premier Padel P1, the FIP Silver R3 Bullpadel Cup is the highest level of professional padel event hosted on British soil, attracting both top national and international players.
View the full competition results below:
