The title of  Leo Augsburg  with  Juan Lebrón  au  Brussels P2  confirmed what many were beginning to feel: the Argentinian has changed dimension.
And among the most attentive observers,  Sanyo Gutiérrez  he didn't hesitate to say it clearly in the podcast Twenty Ten.

 “He made a huge leap” 

Sanyo is direct. For him, there's no doubt:

“If I had to name one player who surprised me with his development this year, it would be Leo. He’s the one who has progressed the most. The others can improve, but Leo has made a huge leap in many areas.”

A strong observation, especially coming from a player who faced him recently.

 A transformed player 

Sanyo even compares it with the previous Augsburger version:

“I played against him twice last year and I felt that if I avoided his smash, he was a very normal player. Today, I see him in better physical shape, with fewer errors… especially fewer unforced errors.”

The change is clear:
less dependence on power, more  consistency and solidity .

 Fewer errors, more control 

In detail, Sanyo emphasizes specific aspects of the game:

“He rarely makes lobs outside the box. Before, he would make mistakes on easy shots, on some lobs, or he would leave them short… Now, he doesn’t make those mistakes anymore.”

And regarding the game at the back:

“With his forehand off the glass, he used to make a lot of mistakes, now he doesn't. And above all, every time the ball bounces at the back, he hits it and moves forward. He's become huge. He comes out from the back, he knows where he wants to be and where he doesn't want to be.”

A much more complete, more structured player.

 Managing Lebrón, a mental challenge 

But for Sanyo, true progress is not limited to technology.
He highlights a key point: the management of the duo with  Juan Lebrón .

“He can handle the pressure from Juan. Because he's going to put you under pressure. He's a player who was number one and wants to be number one again.”

And he elaborates:

“When Juan makes a mistake that he feels shouldn't have been made, he'll come and tell you. He won't stay silent. And Leo is very intelligent about that. He thinks to himself, 'It's okay, let him come and tell me, I accept it.'”

A maturity that is essential to thrive in such a demanding partnership.

 There is still room for improvement 

Nevertheless, Sanyo still sees areas for improvement, particularly on slow surfaces.

The goal: to add variations, such as the  viper , so as not to depend solely on the smash.

 A real threat to the circuit 

With this new look,  Augsburgers  change of status.
More complete, more robust, more mentally sound… and perfectly integrated with  Lebrón .

As Sanyo summarizes:

“Today, he is in better physical shape, he makes fewer mistakes… and above all, he understands his role very well.”

The result: a pair capable of  beat the best as she demonstrated in Brussels.

The message is clear :
 Augsburger is no longer just a big hitter, he has become a complete player. 

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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