DUPR Partnership with FITP: DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) has been named the official ratings partner of the Federazione Italiana Tennis e Padel (FITP), making it the standard for all sanctioned pickleball activity across Italy. This major partnership will help thousands of Italian players track their skill levels on a global scale.
Italy is quickly becoming one of Europe’s top pickleball communities, with new clubs forming every month. This move links Italian players with a trusted, worldwide rating system already used in many major leagues and tournaments.
Bringing Structure to a Growing Sport
Pickleball in Italy has grown fast. With players entering the game in large numbers, FITP wanted a fair and reliable system to measure progress. That’s where DUPR comes in. It gives each player a rating based on their matches and performance.
“Italy is not just growing in numbers — it’s growing with ambition,” said Mortada Stitou, Vice-President of Commercial at DUPR. “FITP’s leadership is building a true ecosystem, and we’re honored they chose DUPR as the foundation. This gives every Italian player access to the same trusted, global rating used by pros and amateurs around the world.”
Now, all tournaments and matches under FITP will use DUPR to seed players and rank games. This will help everyone from beginners to top players see their growth over time.
A Trusted System for Fair Competition
DUPR allows players to compare themselves with others from around the world. It includes live updates, match history, and fair rankings. The system is used by top organizations like the United Pickleball Association, Major League Pickleball, and more.
“We believe that fair and transparent competition is essential to the sport,” said Giulia Soresina from FITP. “DUPR brings exactly that — a reliable rating, easy to use, and trusted internationally. This is a big step forward for the Italian pickleball community.”
By using DUPR, Italy joins a global network that helps clubs organize better tournaments, develop talent, and offer exciting opportunities for players.
Italy’s Role in Global Pickleball
This partnership shows Italy’s strong commitment to pickleball. As more European countries explore the sport, Italy could lead the way in setting international standards.
“We’ve seen what happens when a country fully adopts DUPR — tournaments get better, players level up faster, and clubs thrive,” said Mortada Stitou. “Italy is next.”
With this new system, players, coaches, and clubs in Italy will be able to plan more balanced matches, identify talent, and grow the sport further.
About the Organizations
DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is a global rating system that gives all players, from beginners to professionals, a score between 2.000 and 8.000 based on match results. It is trusted by leagues, tournaments, and clubs around the world and also runs Minor League Pickleball and Collegiate Pickleball.
The Federazione Italiana Tennis e Padel (FITP) is Italy’s main organization for tennis, padel, and pickleball. It leads player development, runs national competitions, and supports the growth of racket sports across the country.
News in Brief: DUPR Partnership with FITP
DUPR has partnered with the Federazione Italiana Tennis e Padel to become the official rating system for all sanctioned pickleball events in Italy. The partnership brings global player tracking to one of Europe’s fastest-growing pickleball communities, helping players improve and clubs plan better competitions.
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