Key Takeaways
- Elsa Terranova and Angelina Neizvestnaya captured the FIP Bronze High Velocity Phuket title in Thailand, completing an Asian double after winning the FIP Bronze in Jakarta in July.
- Hector Vazquez and Alvaro Lopez rallied from a set down to defeat Mattia Di Bari and Andres Calzada 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 in the men’s final.
- The victory earned Hector Vazquez his third CUPRA FIP Tour title of 2026 following two earlier wins in Hong Kong, while Alvaro Lopez collected his first circuit title of the year.
Terranova and Neizvestnaya double up in Asia
Elsa Terranova and Angelina Neizvestnaya enjoyed another successful campaign on Asian soil, securing the women’s title at the FIP Bronze High Velocity Phuket in Thailand. The victory marked a continuation of their strong form in the region following their triumph in July at the FIP Bronze in Jakarta, Indonesia.
During their run to the Jakarta trophy earlier in the season, the duo navigated a tough three-set semi-final against top seeds Bo Luttikhuis and Janine Hemmes, claiming a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory before defeating Jimena Diaz and Alba Vazquez 7-5, 7-5 in the final. Their latest success in Thailand completed a memorable Asian double for the partnership.
Vazquez and Lopez battle back to claim men’s title
The men’s competition in Phuket concluded with a hard-fought championship win for Spanish duo Hector Vazquez and Alvaro Lopez. Facing Mattia Di Bari and Andres Calzada in the final, Vazquez and Lopez dropped the opening set in a tie-break before mounting an impressive comeback to secure the trophy 6-7, 6-3, 6-3.
Earlier in the tournament, the Spanish pair had booked their place in the championship decider by knocking out second seeds Jordi Casanova and Miguel Melero in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3.
The title in Phuket added to an already prolific 2026 season on the CUPRA FIP Tour for Vazquez, who had previously captured victories at both FIP Bronze Hong Kong I and FIP Bronze Hong Kong II. For Lopez, the result marked his first tournament title of the year on the circuit.
