Padel Copa Utrecht Ends in Style with Swedish and Spanish Winners

Padel Copa Utrecht concluded spectacularly with two thrilling finals, where players from Sweden and Spain claimed victory. The tournament, held at the sun-drenched BetCity Arena, offered a week full of exciting matches and impressive performances from both national and international teams.

In the semifinals, the last remaining Dutch teams were bested by their opponents. Bram Meijer and Sten Richters narrowly lost to the Spanish duo Jaume Romera and Diego Dorta with scores of 5-7, 4-6. On the women’s side, Janine Hemmes and Steffie Weterings fell short against the Swedish-Spanish pair of Carolina Navarro Björk and Patricia Martinez, losing 6-7, 3-6.

The 48-year-old Carolina Navarro Bjork, who once topped the world rankings for nine years, showed she still has what it takes. Alongside the 26-years-younger Patricia Martinez, she secured the tournament win. In the men’s competition, the players who defeated the last Dutch duo, Romera and Dorta, ultimately claimed the tournament title. This marks their first title on the International Padel Federation (FIP) tour.

The tournament ended on a high note, with great weather throughout the week and an incredible atmosphere in the BetCity Arena. Following the successful conclusion of Padel Copa Utrecht, the stadium is now being transformed for the upcoming Queen & King of the Court beach volleyball tournament, followed by a series of concerts that will complete the sporting spectacle.