Le Milan Premier Padel P1 started under the best auspices for Juan Lebron and Martin Di Nenno. The two players, seeded number 3, wasted no time in marking their territory. And how can we not point out the musical irony? Just before their post-match interview, the song “Attenti al lupo” was playing in the Allianz Cloud stadium. An amusing coincidence for the one nicknamed “El Lobo”.

An ambitious duo for a historic treble

In 2022 and 2023, Lebron had already lifted the Milan trophy alongside Ale GalanThis year he is aiming for a hat-trick, this time associated with Di Nenno, unfortunate finalist last year after a memorable battle in three sets and three tie-breaks against Lebron and Galan.

Last Sunday in Acapulco, both players came close to ending Arturo's 38-game winning streak. Coello and Agustin Wall. This proximity to the feat seems to galvanize them to shine again in Milan. Their first match against Dani Santigosa and Miguel Lamperti ended with a clear score: 6-4, 6-1. If the first set was disputed, the second saw the duo impose their rhythm without contest.

A vivid memory for Di Nenno

Di Nenno, marked by his final of the previous year, confided:
“I remember perfectly the incredible atmosphere from last year. The first set was complicated, but the second went as expected thanks to a fast break.”

For his part, Lebron, still enthusiastic, rejoiced:
“The Italian fans are fantastic. I love Italy and pasta, that’s why I would like to reach the final again.”

The Milanese public was not disappointed by El Lobo, who offered his jersey to a child holding up a sign: “Today is my birthday: could you give me your jersey?” A request to which Lebron responded without hesitation.

Cardona impresses in FIP Race

Meanwhile, on court 1, Paquito Navarro and Pablo Cardona, seeded number 5, also made a strong impression. Opposed to Facundo Dominguez and Nacho Piotto, they won with a score of 6-3, 6-0. After a hard-fought first set, the second was one-sided.

Cardona, in search of a place in the Premier Padel Finals, has perfectly responded to its direct competitors like Alex Ruiz, Alex StreamLucas Bergamini and Sanyo Gutierrez, all victorious in their debut in Milan.

A second day full of promise

Lebron et Di Nenno are preparing to face Inigo jofre and Juan Tello in the round of 16. As for Cardona, their duel today will be crucial in the fight for a place in Barcelona.

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.

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