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FIP JUNIOR WORLD CUP 2025

US NATIONAL JUNIOR PADEL TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR FIP JUNIOR WORLD CUP

The United States has officially announced its roster for the prestigious FIP Junior World Cup, set to take place in the coastal region of Costa Daurada in Reus, Spain. The tournament will run from September 29 to October 5, 2025, bringing together the world’s top junior padel talent for an exciting week of competition.

Representing the US National Junior Padel Team will be 24 talented athletes across three age divisions (U14, U16, and U18) in both boys’ and girls’ categories. These young players have earned their spots through exceptional performance and dedication to the sport, and they’re ready to showcase American padel on the world stage under the guidance of head coaches Jaume and Lorena Rouillon Jimenez.

The US National Padel Teams are proudly supported by Bullpadel, VanEck, Padel Haus, Padelmba, Chosen Foods, and Bullpadel – The official ball of the USPA.

Male 

Under-14 Division

  • Santiago De la Torre
  • Alejandro Kalil
  • Diego De La Cruz
  • Sebastian Hernandez

Under-16 Division

  • Abraham Jakubowicz
  • Pablo Avina
  • Camilo Velasco
  • Santiago Hernández

Under-18 Division

  • Alan Brinol
  • Diego Peñafiel
  • Lucas Ardid
  • Marco Antonio Acosta

Female 

Under-14 Division

  • Emma Cantù
  • Roberta Berlanga
  • Katalina Correa
  • Lola Rose Cáceres

Under-16 Division

  • Ornella Beltramino
  • Ariana Sagrera Martinez-Bordiu
  • Olivia Gherardi
  • Romina Mendoza

Under-18 Division

  • Sophie Alarcon
  • Emma Avina
  • Valentina Tinajero-Lesser
  • Delfina Inza

Main Captains:

  • Jaume Rouillon Jimenez – Boys Coach
  • Lorena Rouillon Jimenez – Girls Coach

Team Delegate:

  • Leticia Martinez-Bordiu

The FIP Junior World Cup represents the pinnacle of junior padel competition, and the US National Junior Padel Team is prepared to make its mark in Spain this fall. With a full roster of dedicated athletes across all age divisions and experienced coaching leadership, the tournament will be an incredible opportunity for these young players to gain international experience and compete at the highest level of junior padel.

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