Key Takeaways
- Lucas Campagnolo has announced his departure from Drop Shot after more than 10 years together.
- Campagnolo became Drop Shot’s primary flagship athlete following the retirements of Juan Martín Díaz and Pablo Lima.
- The Brazilian was seen competing with an unbranded, completely black racket at the FIP Platinum in Lyon and the Rotterdam P2.
An emotional departure after more than a decade
Brazilian padel star Lucas Campagnolo has officially announced his departure from Drop Shot, the equipment manufacturer that has supported him for more than 10 years. Campagnolo confirmed the end of their long partnership in an emotional video shared with supporters.
Drop Shot served as the backdrop for the most successful moments of the Brazilian player’s professional career. Following the retirements of padel legends Juan Martín Díaz and Pablo Lima, Campagnolo stepped up to become the brand’s primary figurehead and flagship athlete across international tournaments.
The circumstances behind the split
While Campagnolo has expressed an interest in pursuing a new chapter in his career, the split did not unfold entirely as he would have preferred. The player acknowledged that it was not the exact farewell he would have wanted with the company, explaining that it was simply the outcome he had to accept. His remarks indicate that he would have been willing to remain with the brand under different circumstances.
Speculation regarding Campagnolo’s equipment sponsor had already mounted in recent weeks. Observers noted that he competed with a completely blacked-out racket during appearances at both the FIP Platinum event in Lyon and the Rotterdam P2 tournament.
The padel world now waits to see which brand Campagnolo will represent next, with an announcement anticipated at the upcoming tournament in Germany or later on the tour.
Campagnolo and Gonzalez in Düsseldorf, ranking, and results
LLWWWLLWLW Campagnolo and Gonzalez have achieved a win-loss 21-12 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 6th of October lost to Tello (world no.18) and Arce (world no.25) 7-5 7-6(6) in the round of 16.
