Key Takeaways
- Julian Lacamoire and Adrian Ronco clinched the FIP Bronze Damac Dubai title by defeating top seeds Pablo Sanchez and Ignacio Archieri 6-7, 7-6, 6-3.
- Julian Lacamoire noted after the victory that “it was a weekend in which we kept improving and managed to achieve our goal.”
- Angelina Neizvestnaya and Gimena Sol Perez won the women’s title over Costanca Gorito and Martina Minelli 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 after overcoming the No. 2 seeds in the semi-finals.
Julian Lacamoire and Adrian Ronco battle past top seeds in Dubai
More than 3 months after securing a major triumph at the FIP Gold in Shanghai, Julian Lacamoire returned to the winner’s circle by capturing the title at the FIP Bronze Damac Dubai. Partnering Adrian Ronco, the Argentine navigated a fiercely contested final at the CUPRA FIP Tour event to edge past tournament No. 1 seeds Pablo Sanchez and Ignacio Archieri 6-7, 7-6, 6-3.
The victory marks another high point on the circuit this year for Ronco, who previously lifted a trophy at the FIP Bronze Astorga.
Reflecting on the hard-fought triumph, Lacamoire highlighted their progression throughout the draw: “It was a weekend in which we kept improving and managed to achieve our goal,” said Lacamoire. “Thanks to my entire training team and to everyone who came to watch the match. I really enjoyed this experience. Now we will continue working for everything that lies ahead.”
Neizvestnaya and Perez claim women’s title in 3 sets
The women’s competition concluded with Angelina Neizvestnaya and Gimena Sol Perez lifting the trophy after a determined run. In the semi-finals, the pair delivered a dominant showing to eliminate No. 2 seeds Patri Ribeiro and Mafalda Marques 6-3, 6-1. They carried that momentum into the final, staging a comeback to defeat Costanca Gorito and Martina Minelli 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.
The victory adds to a successful season for Neizvestnaya, who had already claimed 2 other titles this year at FIP Bronze tournaments in Jakarta and Phuket.
Following the final, Neizvestnaya praised her partner and thanked the local crowd for their backing: “Sol, thank you for sharing the court with me at this tournament and for achieving our goal. I enjoyed every moment,” said Neizvestnaya. “A special thank you to everyone who came to support me, cheered me on and stayed by my side until the very last moment. Having so many people there with me and sharing the emotions, the tension and, finally, the happiness made everything even more meaningful.”
