# FIP Gold Almaty Padel: why Kazakhstan attracts so many stars

> The FIP Gold Almaty marks a strong first for padel in Kazakhstan. Di Nenno, Momo Gonzalez, Osoro and Iglesias door a dense, tough and eagerly awaited field.

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Published: 2026-03-30T19:14:15+02:00
Modified: 2026-04-24T09:55:58+02:00
Author: Jérôme
Categories: FIP – circuit & rankings, Padel International
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## A FIP Gold that already looks like a major tour event

Held at[Add Padel Almaty](https://www.padelfip.com/events/fip-gold-almaty-2026/), the tournament runs from March 31 to April 5, with a prize money of 50,000 euros, 150 FIP points and a main draw starting on Thursday. The FIP presents it as the first FIP Gold to be held in Kazakhstan, a strong signal for a country seeking to put padel firmly on the international map. Indoor conditions are likely to favor faster matches, where the volley, the **bandeja** and the management of hot moments will weigh heavily.

What’s most striking is the density of the field: over 30 players from the world’s top 100 are announced, including eight members of the top 25. On the men’s side, **Martin Di Nenno**, ranked 12th in the FIP rankings, and **Momo Gonzalez**, 15th, immediately add another dimension to the tournament. In the bottom half, **Javi Leal** arrives with the confidence of his FIP Platinum title win in Marseille, alongside Pablo Lijó. Around them, pairs such as Martin Abud/Miguel Lamperti, Alex Arroyo/Pablo Garcia, Curro Cabeza/Mariano Gonzalez and Jose Diestro/Maxi Sanchez Blasco guarantee a field with no easy rounds.

## Osoro-Iglesias paint a very credible picture of a woman

On the women’s side, **Aranzazu Osoro** and **Victoria Iglesias** will start as top seeds. The Argentine is ranked 19th in the world, the Spaniard 20th, and their return to the tour together is no mere coincidence: the pair previously won in Turin and Veracruz in 2025. Behind them, Ana Nogueira and Lucia Sainz pose a real threat. In fact, Sainz is set to win three CUPRA FIP Tour titles in 2026, proving that there’s more than just one favourite duo.

Jessica Castelló/Lorena Rufo and Jimena Velasco/Marta Barrera complete a coherent big match-up, dense enough to make the semifinals look like a real high-level test. This is undoubtedly what makes the week in Almaty so interesting, beyond the simple result: if the seeds hold their own, this [first major Kazakh event](https://padelfederation.org.kz/en) can provide a solid showcase for local padel and establish the tournament as a date to watch on the CUPRA FIP Tour.