Coello and Tapia make it three in a row as FIP reaches 115 federations

FIP grows to 115 federations and launches a World League. The General Assembly in Madrid admitted 15 new members: Afghanistan, Angola, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Colombia, Libya, Mauritius, Namibia, Peru, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uzbekistan and Zambia. It also approved changes to the statutes and sporting regulations, named Para Padel a development priority, and launched a FIP World League for national teams not playing in the World Cup. FIP says the first World Padel Report, including an economic impact analysis, is due on 14 October. Source: FIP

Coello and Tapia win in Germany for the first time. They beat Stupaczuk and Sanz 6-2, 7-6 in 83 minutes, their third title in a row after Paris and Rotterdam and the eleventh of their season together. Coello said it was their first title in Germany. In the women's final Fernández and Calvo beat Sánchez and Ustero 6-3, 6-0 in 68 minutes, their second title of the year after London P1 and their first at P2 level. Source: FIP

Two former world number ones start well in Milan. On day one of the Oysho Milano Premier Padel P1, Maxi Sánchez and Lucho Capra won 7-6, 6-4 against Flavio Abbate and his partner, and Sanyo Gutiérrez and Maxi Sánchez Blasco came through 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 against Vilariño and Zamora. Barahona and Piotto beat Cassetta and Oviedo, and in an all-Italian tie Gala and Jensen beat Graziotti and Iacovino. Defending champions Chingotto and Galán play the Deus brothers on Tuesday. Source: FIP

Fernández and Calvo have two titles in two and a half months. Padel Addict points out that Calvo is 18 and Fernández 20. It also notes that Stupaczuk and Sanz, together for only a month, have now beaten Galán and Chingotto at consecutive tournaments, and puts Coello and Tapia's lead in the men's Race at 2,200 points. Source: Padel Addict (Spanish)

Stratford's FIP Silver titles go to Spanish pairs. Fassio and Virseda won the women's final 6-2, 6-0 against Stellato and Sussarello, adding Stratford to their Perugia title. In the men's final Barahona and Piotto beat Cepero and Fernández Lancha 7-6, 6-3, then headed straight to Milan, where they play on the Premier Padel tour. FIP's report names no British players among the finalists. Source: FIP