Perugia Padel Cup: Orsi and Casali set up quarterfinal derby

The FIP Gold Mediolanum Padel Cup in Perugia has commenced, featuring top-tier international talent. In the women's draw, Italian players Carolina Orsi and Carlotta Casali have both secured spots in the quarterfinals. This sets up an ‘azzurro derby’ between Orsi and Casali, a match scheduled for Saturday that will be streamed globally via the International Padel Federation's YouTube channel.

Other notable performances in the women's bracket include Giulia Dal Pozzo, ranked 26th in the world, who advanced to the quarterfinals alongside partner Nuria Rodriguez. In the men's draw, top seeds Lucas Bergamini and Jairo Bautista secured a victory over Lorenzo Di Giovanni and Giuseppe Fino. Additionally, the pairing of Javi Garrido and Juani De Pascual defeated the Argentinian duo Lucho Capra and Maxi Sanchez to reach the round of 16.

The tournament serves as a significant event for players seeking ranking points and momentum ahead of the World Championships in Doha scheduled for early November.