Key Takeaways
- At 25, Mateo Alvarez secured his maiden CUPRA FIP Tour trophy with victory at the FIP Silver San Luis in Mexico.
- Partnering Feli Calleja, Alvarez overcame Argentines Francisco Maier and Thiago Pinto 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 in the title match.
- Calleja celebrated his fifth circuit title of the 2026 season after the triumph, saying: “I am very happy that Mateo has won the first title of his career on this circuit.”
Argentine pair prevails after tough FIP Silver San Luis campaign
A demanding 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 final against fellow Argentines Francisco Maier and Thiago Pinto capped an outstanding week for Mateo Alvarez and Feli Calleja at the FIP Silver San Luis. By triumphing in Mexico, the 25-year-old Alvarez earned the first CUPRA FIP Tour crown of his career.
Alvarez expressed his delight on court as he spoke to the crowd after his breakthrough triumph: “Greetings to everyone in the crowd. I am immensely happy to have achieved my first victory on the CUPRA FIP Tour.” He continued: “I am very happy to have played with Felipe. I dedicate this victory to my family, the team and also to myself.”
Full tournament run and Calleja’s exceptional 2026 campaign
Consistency in the closing rounds helped the champions come through a challenging draw and lift the trophy. Their path to the title is detailed below:
| Round | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-finals | Jose Pablo Padilla and Amilcar Gaston Bejarano | 6-4, 7-6 |
| Semi-finals | Lautaro Mambrini and Matias Segura | 6-1, 6-4 |
| Final | Francisco Maier and Thiago Pinto | 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 |
The Mexican triumph gave Calleja his fifth circuit trophy of 2026. His previous titles this year came at the FIP Silver events in Cordoba and Dubai, as well as the FIP Bronze tournaments in the Chilean cities of Copiapo and Vina del Mar.
While marking his partner’s landmark achievement after the final, Calleja also paid tribute to their opponents: “Congratulations to our opponents. I am very happy that Mateo has won the first title of his career on this circuit.”
