While the Italy Major 2025 provided a spectacular spectacle at the Foro Italico in Rome, it also saw a sad string of injuries. Major players on the circuit saw their tournaments, and even their seasons, abruptly cut short.
Martin Di Nenno weakened in the middle of the match
The first blow came in the round of 7. Opposing the Leal/Guerrero pair, the Argentinian pair Di Nenno/Tello quickly came under pressure. Trailing 6/4 2/XNUMX, the team experienced a sudden turn when Martin Di Nenno twists his ankle on track 7. Forced to finish the match heavily weakened, the Argentinian could not prevent the defeat 7/6 6/2.
On social media, Di Nenno posted a photo of his swollen ankle and sent a message to his partner Tello:
“Get well and come back stronger, compañero.”
Medical examinations are underway, but the continuation of his season and his participation in Valladolid remains uncertain.
Tino Libaak held back again
More bad news from the Roman tournament: Tino Libaak couldn't even start his tournamentLined up with Javi Garrido, the young Argentinian feels pain in his lower back. The diagnosis is clear: a serious spinal problem. He will have to stop until September :
"An injury I've been carrying since the Santiago tournament has forced me to stop. Thanks to the medical staff, I'm going to give 100% in my recovery."
Thomas Leygue, season over
But the most serious injury affects French padel. Thomas Leygue, the French number 1, was injured when he came into the match in Rome alongside Jesus moya. Victim of a near-total rupture of the Achilles tendon, he collapsed in the middle of the match, feeling “like a hammer blow to the lower part of his calf”.
The verdict is clear: immediate surgery, end of season assured. He will not be able to defend his title. champion of France, nor participate in the World Championships 2025The player expressed himself with emotion:
"It's a very difficult moment. I think I was playing my best padel... but sport is sometimes cruel."
Determined to come back stronger, Leygue sets a date for 2026:
“One thing is certain: I will come back, and 2026 will be better.”