Manila, May 19 -- The Philippines will hold Southeast Asia's first International Padel Federation (FIP) Silver tournament on May 21 to 25 at the Manila Padel Club in Bonifacio Global City.

A total of 128 players from 20 countries, including those in the FIP top 100 rankings, are competing in the men's and women's Open categories.

A 15,000-euro prize pool (about PHP1 million) and up to 80 FIP ranking points are at stake in the event organized by Asia Padel Events (APE) in cooperation with Philippine Padel Association (PPA).

Lawyer Jessica Marie Agra, the country' top player who is No. 173 in the world, will team up with world No. 145 Dilara Torssell of Turkey.

"Hosting Southeast Asia's first FIP Silver tournament is a defining moment f...