Key Takeaways
- Miguel Lamperti identified 5 definitive inclusions for Argentina, stating that “Tapia, Chingotto, Augsburger, Stupaczuk and Di Nenno are guaranteed starters.”
- The Argentine veteran firmly backed Sanyo Gutiérrez’s selection, declaring that “I would include Sanyo for life.”
- Lamperti advised coaches Gaby Reca and Rodri Ovide to speak directly with Gutiérrez about whether he feels ready to contest a decisive 3rd match.
Argentina’s selection debate ahead of Qatar
With less than 1 month remaining before the premier international tournament in Qatar, Argentina and Spain are once again preparing to battle as the 2 prime contenders for the world crown. The looming selection decisions have triggered intense discussions throughout the padel community, prompting seasoned professionals to weigh in on how the national squad should take shape.
Speaking on planetapael.arg, veteran Argentine player Miguel Lamperti shared his perspective on the roster that national team coaches Gaby Reca and Rodri Ovide must assemble. Lamperti noted that several positions are effectively settled before addressing the tougher squad choices.
The guaranteed core and selection options
When assessing the current group, Lamperti stated that “there are 5 sure things”. He explained that “Tapia, Chingotto, Augsburger, Stupaczuk and Di Nenno are guaranteed starters.”
Beyond that established group, Lamperti pointed out that several candidates remain in the mix despite experiencing varied moments of form. He observed that “Arce has been playing well, Libaak had a spectacular World Cup last year and Tello is Tello.”
The decisive role for Sanyo Gutiérrez
One of the biggest questions surrounding the squad concerns 42-year-old icon Sanyo Gutiérrez, a pivotal figure in modern padel history. Despite the veteran’s age, Lamperti expressed unwavering backing for his inclusion.
Lamperti declared that “I would include Sanyo for life.” Outlining how team leadership should approach the veteran, he added: “I would talk to him to see if he feels up to it and if he sincerely wants to play a decisive third point.”
Highlighting what makes the experienced star unique under pressure, Lamperti emphasized: “Dani is special and he can reach his best level; it’s important that they can discuss it with the coach.”
Garrido and Gutierrez in Lyon, ranking, and results
Garrido and Gutierrez have achieved a win-loss 0-1 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 23rd of September capitulated to Axelsson (world no.114) and Guichard (world no.71) 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the round of 16.
