Key Takeaways
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Paquito Navarro and Juan Lebrón became the first Spanish pair ranked world number one in 2019.
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Lebrón later partnered with Ale Galán, dominating for three consecutive years.
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The last match with Galán was the 2024 World Cup final against Argentina, lost to Chingotto‑Tapia.
The historic rise with Navarro
In 2019, Paquito Navarro and Juan Lebrón made history as the first Spanish duo to reach the number one spot in world padel. Until then, the ranking had been dominated by Argentinian players. Their achievement marked a turning point for Spanish padel and gave Lebrón his first taste of global recognition.
The Galán era
After just one year, Lebrón began a new project with Ale Galán. Together they reshaped the sport, setting new standards and finishing three consecutive seasons as the best pair in the world. Their partnership became a reference point for the industry, showing how padel could evolve at the highest level.
Lebrón’s preference for Navarro
At a Red Bull event, Lebrón openly admitted his fondness for his time with Navarro. “I think my best time was with Paco. It was the first year and no one had ever been the Spanish number one in the entire history of padel, so it was the best. Afterwards, even though we didn’t win any titles in the second stage, it was a pleasure to play with my idol,” said Lebrón. He also hinted that there are untold stories about his years with Galán, adding, “Someday the truth will come out.”
The World Cup challenge
The last time Lebrón and Galán played together was in November 2024, during the World Cup final against Argentina. They lost to Chingotto and Tapia in the second game. Spanish coach Juanjo Gutiérrez surprised many with this lineup, and it remains to be seen whether he will consider it again this year to challenge the Argentinian team.
Di Nenno and Navarro in Málaga, ranking, and results
LWLWWWLWWL Di Nenno and Navarro have achieved a win-loss 12-5 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 18th of July capitulated to Coello (world no.1) and Tapia (world no.1) 4-6 3-6 in the semifinal.
