Key Takeaways
- During the presentation of his Babolat 2027 collection, Juan Lebrón was asked on ‘vaya globo’ to name his preferred padel player.
- After first mentioning Fede Chingotto and Paquito Navarro, Lebrón chose his partner Leo Augsburger over Agustín Tapia, Arturo Coello, and Ale Galán.
- Both players have earned national team selections, setting up a potential clash between them in a Spain versus Argentina showdown.
Surprise selection during Babolat presentation
Padel enthusiasts routinely debate who stands at the pinnacle of the sport, but the discussion gains extra intrigue whenever top professionals reveal their own personal hierarchies. Spanish star Juan Lebrón offered an eye-catching perspective on the matter during the unveiling of his new Babolat 2027 collection.
Speaking on ‘vaya globo’, the drive player was questioned about his top choices on the 20×10 court. Lebrón initially favored Fede Chingotto before giving the nod to Paquito Navarro, whom he even placed above himself. However, when settling on his ultimate choice, the player known as ‘the Wolf’ bypassed tour dominators Agustín Tapia, Arturo Coello, and his former partner Ale Galán in favor of his current teammate, Leo Augsburger.
Commitment to the Spanish-Argentine partnership
Lebrón’s endorsement serves as a major vote of confidence in his partnership with Augsburger. Regardless of the casual tone of his comments, selecting his young colleague reinforces his commitment to the joint venture as the Spanish-Argentine pairing aims to make continued strides and hit their highest collective level.
International duty may soon add an intriguing twist to their bond. With both Lebrón and Augsburger called up by Spain and Argentina respectively, the teammates could potentially find themselves on opposite sides of the net to decide a crucial point in an anticipated final showdown between the 2 padel powerhouses.
Lebron and Augsburger in Paris, ranking, and results
LWWWLWLWWW Lebron and Augsburger have achieved a win-loss 40-16 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 12th of September capitulated to Coello (world no.1) and Tapia (world no.1) 5-7 3-6 in the semifinal.
Lebron and Augsburger in Paris, ranking, and results
LWWWLWLWWW Lebron and Augsburger have achieved a win-loss 40-16 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 12th of September lost to Coello (world no.1) and Tapia (world no.1) 5-7 3-6 in the semifinal.
