FIP Rise Stratford 2024: Preview, draw and player list
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This weekend, will see the third and final British International Padel Federation (FIP) Rise event of the year take place at the Stratford Padel Club in London.
FIP Rise events are part of an international tour of competitions, the Cupra FIP Tour, with players competing from all over the world for prize money and ranking points. The event taking place at Stratford Padel Club London, is the third and final FIP RISE events to take place in Great Britain this year.
Find out everything you need to know about the FIP Rise Stratford event.
When is the FIP Rise Stratford?
Qualifying rounds are due to take place between Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 October, with the main draw starting on Friday 11 October.
Sunday 13 October will see the event conclude with the semi-finals and finals.
Who is competing at the FIP Rise Stratford?
The tournament will stage both a women's and men's event, with 32 pairs competing in both draws. On the women’s side, British No.2 Tia Norton, will be the highest seeded British player in the draw, while Christian Medina Murphy tops the men's draw.
British padel players competing at FIP Rise Stratford
Women's event
- Tia Norton (GBR) & Stephanie Weterings (NED) (Seeded 6)
- Catherine Rose (GBR) & Ainize Santamaria Landa (ESP)
- Victoria Nicholas (GBR) & Francesca Ligotti (ITA)
- Sophie Cousins (GBR) & Angela Wood (GBR) (wild cards)
- Helen Crook (GBR) & Joanne Ward (GBR) (wild cards)
Men's event
- Christian Medina Murphy (GBR) & Alberto Garcia Jimenez (ESP) (seeded 6)
- Louie Harris (GBR) & Rafael Vega Otaolaurruchi (ESP)
- Olly Cull (GBR) & Pau Minano Ortinez (ESP)
- Alfonso Patacho (GBR) & Chris Salisbury (GBR) (wild cards)
- Nikhil Mohindra (GBR) & Sam Macneil (GBR) (wild cards)
FIP Rise Stratford draws
Full draws and further tournament information can be found below:
How to watch FIP Rise Stratford
You can watch all of the live action from Stratford Padel Club at the link below:
Sam Mole, Tournament Director at Stratford Padel Club looks ahead to the tournament saying, "We're excited to be hosting the second edition of FIP Rise Stratford after the success of 2023's inaugural event. The tournament will see some of the most promising players from across Europe and beyond travelling to London to compete alongside several leading GB squad players and up and coming players from around the UK.
"Please do come on down and take advantage of this rare opportunity to watch world class padel being played here in London for free!”
