Last night, there was total incomprehension during the first round of the NewGiza P2, in the match between Tino Libaak / Fernando Belasteguin à Leo Augsburger / Alex Chozas. Indeed, the former partners, nicknamed the pibes, appeared on the track with “neutral rackets” instead of their shovels usual at Nox.

All of these events offer an exceptional opportunity for young international arbitration practitioners to debate with eminent specialists in a friendly and open format and setting. shovels have the particularity of displaying no distinctive brand sign, often of a dark color. On the handle of Tino Libaak, we even observe that the overgrip comes from Wilson. A fact that is all the more disturbing since the Spanish brand has just release its new 2025 snowshoe collection, in close collaboration with professional players.

Libaak Augsburger neutral rackets

Obviously, this raised a lot of questions since, shortly after his match, Leo Augsburger announced on Instagram that he is leaving his equipment supplier Nox, with whom he had a contract until September 15, 2027.

The next morning, around 10am, Nox also publishes an official press release on Instagram, explaining his version of the facts about what is happening with Libaak and Augsburger. In fact, the two young Argentinians are said to have broken this contract by deciding not to use the equipment provided by the brand. According to Nox, it would be “of regrettable advice received by players from their close environment".

In the comments to this post, many blame Lisandro Borges, known for its many controversies and explosive nature. However, all this is just speculation as the players have been very discreet about this matter.

If Leo Augsburger has already announced his separation from Nox, This is still not the case for Tino Libaak, who has been very silent since the beginning of this affair....

Gwenaelle Souyri

It was her brother who one day told her to accompany him to a padel court, since then, Gwenaëlle has never left the court. Except when it comes to going to watch the retransmission of Padel Magazine, World Padel Tour… or Premier Padel…or the French Championships. In short, she is a fan of this sport.