Epic Finishes at the FIP World Cup Pairs Kuwait 2025: A Week of Padel Mastery

What a week it was in Kuwait! The inaugural FIP World Cup Pairs tournament, powered by BNK Holding, wrapped up yesterday with two unforgettable finals that showcased the absolute pinnacle of padel. Held at the state-of-the-art Arena Kuwait from November 3 to 9, this event drew over 250 top players from around the globe, filling the stands with more than 5,000 passionate fans each day. From nail-biting qualification rounds to high-stakes semis, the tournament highlighted the sport’s explosive growth and the unbreakable spirit of its stars.

As the dust settles on this historic event, let’s dive into the highlights, focusing on yesterday’s thrilling finals and the paths that led there. Spoiler: There were comebacks, records broken, and pure padel poetry.

Women’s Final: Ari and Paula Claim Their Third Straight Crown

In a clash of titans, world No. 2 duo Ariana Sánchez and Paula Josemaría extended their dominance with a commanding 6-3, 6-3 victory over the top-ranked Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea. This marks their third consecutive FIP World Cup Pairs title—following wins in Milan and Newgiza—cementing their status as the pair to beat in 2025.

The match was a rollercoaster of breaks (nine in total!), but Sánchez was untouchable, weaving defensive magic into offensive brilliance. Josemaría stepped up at every critical juncture, turning the tide with precise interventions. Triay and Brea, who hold a strong head-to-head edge (7-2 overall), couldn’t find their rhythm, especially in diagonal duels where Sánchez shone.

Their path to the final was no cakewalk. In the semis, they dispatched fifth seeds Marta Ortega and Tamara Icardo in straight sets, showcasing the tactical depth that’s earned them seven trophies this season. This win nets them 2,000 crucial points in the Race to Barcelona, closing the gap to Triay/Brea to just 1,510 points. With Dubai and Mexico on the horizon, the chase is heating up!

As Josemaría reflected post-match: “We’ve been partners for five years, and our preparation and focus make all the difference against rivals we know so well.”

Men’s Final: Chingotto and Galán’s Historic Comeback Shocks the World

If the women’s final was a masterclass in consistency, the men’s was pure drama. Second seeds Federico Chingotto and Alejandro Galán staged an epic comeback to dethrone world No. 1 Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia, winning 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 in a sold-out showdown on BNK Central Court.

The top seeds stormed the first set in just 27 minutes, breaking early and dominating with Coello’s firepower. But Chingotto and Galán flipped the script in the second, saving seven break points and converting at 5-all to force a decider. The third set was all one-way traffic: a stunning recovery by Chingotto on a soft smash from Coello sealed the break, and Tapia’s net error handed the champions the title.

Galán dropped to his knees in disbelief, while Chingotto leaped onto his back in jubilation—a moment etched in padel lore. This is their eighth title of the year and a massive 2,000-point haul, slashing their deficit to the leaders to 680 points. As Galán said after the semis: “This year we’ve definitely improved… our level is higher.”

Both pairs cruised through the semis: Galán/Chingotto overcame sixth seeds Jon Sanz and Paquito Navarro, while Coello/Tapia edged fourth seeds Coki Nieto and Mike Yanguas. The entire draw featured 48 men’s pairs battling through qualifiers, proving why this event is already a calendar highlight.

A Tournament to Remember: Kuwait’s Padel Boom

Kuwait didn’t just host; it owned the spotlight. Event chair Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi hailed the “historic significance” and teased even bigger spectacles ahead, thanking the roaring crowds who turned Sundays into padel parties. The Arena’s speedy-yet-controllable court rewarded bold play, leading to upsets and edge-of-your-seat action throughout.

For full results and highlights, head to the official Premier Padel page. And if you missed the live streams, catch the women’s final highlights here.

Padel’s global fever is real, and events like this only fuel it. What’s next? The Race to Barcelona intensifies—stay tuned! What was your favorite moment from Kuwait? Drop a comment below.