Le world padel is experiencing a real revival with the emergence of young prodigies who are already impressing on the biggest stages. Barely out of adolescence, Valentino Libaak, Leo Augsburger et Claudia Fernandez Sanchez shake up the codes of the professional circuit with their tactical maturityTheir punching power and exceptional precocity.

Valentino LIBAAK, 19 years old (Argentina)

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It is already one of the jewels (if not the most beautiful!) from Argentinian selection. In 2022, during his first year on the circuit Premier Padel, Libaak has asserted against the biggest names in world padel and a cannon start, rarely seen in the world elite! Thus, in Santiago P1 ¼ final, the pair Cardona/Augsburger, faller of Tapia/Coello in the previous round, was knocked out by "Tino", associated to Tello.

Right-handed, aggressive game, able to very powerful blows and equipped with a great activity on the court, Valentino Libaak is no longer considered a "rookie" since he became in 2023 youngest player to reach a final on the circuit World Padel Tour. He then had 17 years, 7 months and 2 days, and it's at Rioja Padel Open that he (almost) broke everything! It was of course the revelation of the year. Note that it has not yet fully exploited his incredible talent.

So that at Only 19 years old, we can already say that this gifted person is indeed one of the potential future world No. 1s. He will begin a new association with Javi Garrido when Brussels Premier Padel P2 du 20 to 27 April : we're salivating in advance...

Leo AUGSBURGER, 20 years old (Argentina)

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Only at 20 years, Leo Augsburger embodies the future of padel. This young Argentinian, born the August 11, 2004, impressed by his power et his composure. Right-handed, it is distinguished in particular by the violence and precision of his smashes, who make them one of the most feared players in attack. His physical qualities et his sense of play allowed him to to cross the stages at high speed.

En March 2023, Léo, accompanied by his compatriot Tino Libaak, has therefore reached the final of the La Rioja Open, a resounding performance which marks the beginning of a new golden era for Argentine padel, an inexhaustible reservoir of champions.

Today, Leo Augsburger evolves with the young Spaniard paul cardona, another gem of the circuit. Their association is already making sparks fly (ask Tapia/Coello!) and their potential seems immense. Intuitively complementary on the ground, the two players could form a formidable pair in future seasons.

Claudia Fernandez Sanchez, 19 years old (Spain)

Claudia Fernandez

Originally from Madrid, Claudia Fernandez Sanchez, 19, is one of the rising stars of world padel. Trained from childhood by her father, a padel teacher, she quickly climbed the ranks to establish herself on the professional scene. At only 17 years old, she reached 33rd place in the World Padel Tour.

In 2024, Claudia had an exceptional season: winner of the Santiago Premier Padel P1 with Gemma Triay, she becomes the youngest player to win a tournament Premier Padel. What is impressive about Claudia is her strategic understanding of the game, this tactical intelligence which demonstrates a maturity that is beyond the norm for his age.

In 2025, Claudia is associated with Bea González, a promising collaboration, and this, under the leadership of the coach Gabi RecaThey certainly remain in the shadow of the two dominant pairs at the start of the season, Triay/Brea et Sanchez/Josemaría, but without a doubt, they will quickly cause problems for these two top teams.

The young Spaniard also displays her ambitions without batting an eyelid:
“I want to fight to be world number 1.” It couldn't be clearer.

With an already impressive track record and unwavering determination, Claudia Fernández Sánchez is on the verge of establishing herself as one of the best players of her generation, alongside her partner, another young prodigy who is also aiming for the world number one spot.

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