CUPRA FIP Tour makes its debut in Uzbekistan: first edition in Tashkent

TASHKENT – This weekend, international padel will write a new chapter in its global expansion with the debut of the CUPRA FIP Tour in Uzbekistan, where the FIP Bronze Tashkent will take place. Uzbekistan is among the countries hosting, or having already hosted, a tournament on the circuit in 2026, alongside countries including Kosovo, Malta, Slovenia and Poland.

 

The top seeds in the men’s draw are Christian Medina Murphy and Alberto Garcia, who are in the upper half of the draw. Medina Murphy has won four CUPRA FIP Tour titles in his career, one more than his partner for this tournament. Also in the top half are Joel Olivera-Javi Lopez. In the opposite half are Victor Mena and Mexico’s Diego Arredondo, as well as the pair Gustavo Nunes-Renzo Nunez. In the women’s draw, Ainize Santamaria-Ana Varo are the top seeds, aiming to win the inaugural CUPRA FIP Tour tournament in the country. Other pairs to watch include Nika Sluthiteleva-Dora Andrejszki and Vilena Petrova-Vlada Kutuzowa.

 

The main draw of FIP Bronze Tashkent will begin on Friday 30 October and conclude on Sunday 1 November, when the semi-finals and finals will be played.