FIP Platinum Albania: Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas, Marina Guinart and Veronica Virseda Crown Champions in Tirana

The FIP Platinum Albania tournament concluded on Saturday night in Skanderbeg Square, closing a historic week for padel in Albania in front of thousands of fans.
First, in the men’s final, Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas defeated David Gala and Enzo Jensen 6–4, 4–6, 7–5 in a tightly contested match.
The winners secured their first title of the 2026 season along with 300 ranking points in the FIP standings. After the match, Stupaczuk thanked Albania for its hospitality and said the team achieved its main goal of winning the tournament.
In addition, Yanguas praised the organization and the strong atmosphere in the Albanian capital, noting the growing popularity of padel in the country.
Next, in the women’s final, Marina Guinart and Veronica Virseda defeated Ale Salazar and Ale Alonso 7–5, 6–1. After a balanced first set, Guinart and Virseda dominated the second set to secure their first trophy of 2026.
Moreover, Virseda described the week as fantastic and highlighted the large crowds and positive atmosphere throughout the tournament.
Guinart also said that fighting spirit and consistency played a key role in their success.
The finals were attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama, while officials including Minister Blendi Gonxhja and sports federation representatives participated in the award ceremony.
Finally, organizers reported that around 20,000 spectators followed the matches during the week, making FIP Platinum Albania one of the most significant sporting events ever hosted in the country.
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