Italy Major 2026: Lebrón impressed by Augsburger, the pair continue their rise in Rome

For their entry into the competition Italy Major 2026 , Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger secured their qualification for the second round. While not completely overwhelmed, the world's fourth-ranked pair had to remain vigilant against confident opponents who had come through qualifying. After the match, the Spaniard made no secret of his admiration for his young partner, even predicting a future for him at the top of the padel world.

A controlled victory despite the resistance of the qualifiers

On the Nicola Pietrangeli court, Lebrón and Augsburger faced Roglán and Aragón , who caused a nice surprise in the previous round after eliminating an experienced pair from the circuit.

Determined to continue their Roman run, the underdogs put up a good fight against the favorites. But the experience and power of the Spanish-Argentine duo ultimately made the difference in the key moments.

Thanks to solid management of the exchanges and greater efficiency on the important points, Lebrón and Augsburger won in two sets. 6 / 3 6 / 4 , thus validating their ticket for the next stage of the tournament.

Italy Major 2026: Lebrón impressed by Augsburger, the pair continue their rise in Rome

Lebrón sees a future number one in Augsburger

Although he was satisfied with the victory, Juan Lebrón made a strong impression with his statements regarding his partner.

Since the beginning of their partnership, the former world number one has consistently emphasized the potential of Leo Augsburg considered one of the greatest talents of his generation.

In Rome, the Andalusian player went even further, stating that he saw the Argentinian one day reaching the world number one ranking. For Lebrón, the main challenge now is to allow his teammate to continue to progress naturally, without undue pressure, while fully utilizing his attacking qualities and immense physical potential.

A bond that grows stronger tournament after tournament

Beyond the results, the relationship between the two players seems to be strengthening over the weeks.

Their performances since the start of the season have strengthened their mutual trust and their complementary skills on the pitch. Lebrón regularly takes on a mentoring role for his young teammate, while Augsburger brings his energy, power, and aggression to the game.

This growing chemistry partly explains why the pair is now considered one of the few capable of competing with the best teams on the circuit.

The return of Lebrón summer version

Spectators at the Foro Italico also rediscovered a habit that had become almost a tradition.

As in the previous edition of the Roman tournament, Juan Lebrón appeared wearing a sleeveless shirt like Rafael Nadal's, symbolically marking the start of the summer period on the circuit Premier PadelIncidentally, two players Babolat...

After opting for a pink outfit last year, the Spaniard this time chose a navy blue version, a detail that did not go unnoticed by the fans present in Rome.

High ambitions for the rest of the tournament

With this inaugural victory, Lebrón and Augsburger continue their rise in a particularly challenging field.

Their goal now is to confirm the progress seen over the past few weeks and to establish themselves in the fight for the semi-finals of the tournament. If their level of play continues to improve, the Spanish-Argentine pair could quickly become one of the main threats to the favorites of this Italy Major 2026.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.