It measures 2 meters, is only 19 years old, and is seriously starting to make a name for himself on the circuit Premier Padel : Adam Axelsson, a promising young Swede, is signing one of the finest runs of his young career this week at Valladolid, and it's not over...

A benchmark performance at P2 in Valladolid

From the qualifications, Axelsson et son partenaire Fran Ramirez have risen to round of XNUMX of the tournament, beating Sager/PatiniotisThe young Swede impresses with his exceptional offensive qualities, this performance now gives him a huge challenge : to confront Chingotto and Galán, one of the very best pairs in the world. A meeting that could mark a real turning point in the trajectory of the 101st player in the world.

An atypical journey and a real vision of the game

Native of Småland stones, Axelsson first played tennis before switching to padel at 15, joining the sports high school in Bastad, dedicated to the discipline. Very quickly, its potential was evident: a natural presence at the net, powerful smash, and above all a great tactical maturity for his age.

"Size helps, but you also have to master the other aspects of the game," he explains lucidly.

It's true that his height proves to be a huge offensive asset, but in the defensive aspect it requires a lot more effort from him, especially on low balls after the glass on which he finds himself in difficulty more often. The Swede is a very intelligent player who adapts his game precisely in order to find himself in the best positions as often as possible, and he proves it this season with very good results in FIP.

A different player… also in his equipment

First player to be sponsored by STIGA Sports In padel, Axelsson plays with a signature racket: the Cybershape 18K Hard Edition, with a hexagonal design designed to maximize the sweetspot, the execution speed and precision : perfect for the style of an attacking player like him. A truly unique form that once again sets the Swedish international apart from the crowd.

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A rising star to watch

We can already move forward, 2025 could be the year of the explosion for Axelsson. His power and ability to perform now against the elite make him one of the players of the “Next Gen” the most promising on the circuit. And his duel against Galán/Chingotto could well confirm what everyone is beginning to suspect: The Swedish giant is being born in the eyes of the general public.

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