Germany and Great Britain Open FIP World Cup Qualifiers with Perfect 3-0 Sweeps in Madrid

Germany and Great Britain kicked off the FIP World Cup Qualifiers Europe with perfect 3-0 wins across the board on day one in Madrid.

Clean Sweeps on Day One

The action got underway on Tuesday, September 22 at Padel G24, where 19 group-stage matches unfolded across two sessions. Germany's men beat Georgia 3-0 while their women's team matched that scoreline against Hungary. Great Britain answered with two sweeps of their own: the men's side beat Austria 3-0, and the women's team downed Norway 3-0, with wins from Gibson/Rose, De La Mare/Nicolas and Tordoff/Phillips.

Denmark also impressed, sweeping the Czech Republic 3-0 in the women's draw behind wins from Alipieva/Haxen, Wiese/Skov and Tranberg/Ferrigno. Several other nations, including the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Ukraine and Croatia, opened with 3-0 men's victories of their own.

What's at Stake

Fifty five national teams from 29 countries are chasing just four spots at the FIP World Cup in Doha this November: two on the men's side, two on the women's. The group phase runs through September 24, before the tournament shifts into its knockout stage on September 25.

FAQ

Q: What is the FIP World Cup Qualifiers Europe? A: It's the continental qualifying event that decides which European national teams advance to the FIP World Cup finals in Doha, Qatar, this November.

Q: How many teams are competing in Madrid? A: Fifty five national teams from 29 countries are entered across the men's and women's draws.

Q: When does the knockout stage begin? A: The group stage runs through September 24, with knockout matches starting September 25.