Key Takeaways
- Estébanez Estévez wins both U14 and U16 titles
- Spaniard defeats top seeds in U14 final (0‑6, 6‑1, 10‑7)
- Ludovica Salvi and Benedetta Fappiano triumph in U12 girls’ category
A weekend to remember
Young Spanish talent Asier Estébanez Estévez delivered a remarkable performance at the FIP Promises El Prat tournament, securing victories in both the Under 14 and Under 16 categories. Partnering Gustav Berg, he overcame top seeds Joao Afonso Simoes and Giovanni Miriello in the U14 final with a comeback win (0‑6, 6‑1, 10‑7). Later, alongside Ian Garcia Calvo, he claimed the U16 title against Rune Keppens and Olivier Granthman (6‑3, 7‑5). “An intense weekend, with so many matches and incredible heat, but we made it,” said Estébanez Estévez.
Other standout performances
In the boys’ Under 18 category, Javier Bolumar Orti and Izan Ranera Pedrero secured the title. The girls’ Under 12 final saw Italians Ludovica Salvi and Benedetta Fappiano defeat June Marquina De Grandi and Vera Dominguez Villanueva (6‑3, 7‑5), repeating their earlier group stage success.
Full list of champions
- Under 12 girls: Ludovica Salvi and Benedetta Fappiano
- Under 14 girls: Eneritz Sola and Valentina Fernandez Lopez
- Under 16 girls: Ornella Beltramino and Clara Alarcon Garcia
- Under 18 girls: Erika Mesa Martinez and Elia Pons Plazas
- Under 12 boys: Paul Rolandi Porcel and Tello Buitron Olcina
- Under 14 boys: Gustav Berg and Asier Estébanez Estévez
- Under 16 boys: Ian Garcia Calvo and Asier Estébanez Estévez
- Under 18 boys: Javier Bolumar Orti and Izan Ranera Pedrero
Estébanez Estévez’s double triumph highlights his rapid rise in the sport and strengthens Spain’s presence in youth padel. His success at El Prat adds momentum to the FIP Promises Tour, showcasing the depth of talent emerging across Europe and beyond.
