Tirana’s iconic Skanderbeg Square has been transformed into a padel village with four courts and free admission for fans. The FIP Platinum Albania, part of the CUPRA FIP Tour’s most prestigious category, will run from May 26 to 30. The event is organised in collaboration between the International Padel Federation and the Albanian Ministry of Sport, Tourism and Culture, marking a major step in promoting padel in Albania.
Men’s draw highlights
The men’s competition features 28 pairs, with the top four seeds entering directly in the round of 16. Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas lead the entry list and will debut against either Luis Hernandez and Javi Martinez or José Diestro and Nacho Piotto. On the opposite side of the draw, Coki Nieto and Jon Sanz await the winners of David Gala and Enzo Jensen versus Alvaro Melendez and José Luis Gonzalez. Javi Leal and Fran Guerrero, seeded third, could face Rubini/Sanchez or Arce/Arroyo, while Martin Di Nenno and Jairo Bautista, seeded fourth, will meet either a qualifying pair or Zapata/Dominguez.
Women’s draw highlights
Ale Salazar and Ale Alonso are the top seeds in the women’s tournament, opening against either a qualifying duo or Anastasiia Rhyzova and Camila Fassio. Marina Guinart and Veronica Virseda, seeded second, will face Ana Cristina Sanchez and Marcella Koek or a qualifier. Bea Caldera and Carmen Goenaga, seeded third, will debut against Luttikhuis/Parmigiani or Vano/Clascà, while Aranzazu Osoro and Victoria Iglesias, seeded fourth, will take on Fernandez/Guerra or wild cards Torssell/Albuquerque.
Ranking points and opportunities
Qualifying concludes on May 25, with the main draw beginning the following day. Winners will earn 300 FIP ranking points, making this event a crucial opportunity for players aiming to climb the international standings.
The FIP Platinum Albania not only brings elite padel competition to Tirana but also showcases the sport’s growing presence in new regions, offering fans a chance to witness world-class matches in the heart of the city.
Yanguas and Stupaczuk in Buenos Aires, ranking, and results
LLWLWWLWLW Yanguas and Stupaczuk have achieved a win-loss 17-8 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 16th of May had to surrender to Tapia (world no.1) and Coello (world no.1) 2-6 6(2)-7 in the semifinal.
