Valentino Gabriel LibaakSays Tino Libaak, is an Argentine professional padel player playing on the circuit Premier Padel. Born on August 9, 2005, he is aged 19 years. The Argentinian, originally from Villa Mercedes, is classified 32th world player after the first tournament of the 2025 season, his best ranking. He is the best player in terms of ranking Premier Padel among the least 20 years.

his beginnings

Valentino “Tino” Libaak performed from the youth categories and quickly became a promising player. He was notably a double world champion in the youth category with his partner Leandro Augsburger. Both players achieved their first feat in the world of professional padel by eliminating Pablo Lijó et Javi Ruiz in the first round of Buenos Aires Master 2022.

Libaak entered the history of world padel by becoming, in March 2023, the youngest player to play in a final of the World Padel Tour à 17 years, 7 months and 2 days. Alongside his Argentine compatriot Leo Augsburg, he beat several well-established pairs on the professional circuit, including Tello/Navarro in eighths and Belluati/Lamperti in the semi-finals. The pair lost in the final of The Rioja Padel Open against the current world number 1s, Tapia/Coello.

Libaak Augsburger La Rioja quarter win 2023

After this tournament, Libaak teamed up with Miguel Lamperti to gain experience, but this union will only last a month. He then plays alongside Marc Quílez (44th WPT) before reforming the pair with Leo Augsburg in July 2023. The two Argentines close the season together and join the Top 25 of the rank WPT, notably thanks to a final at WPT Mexico OpenTheir association ends in August 2024 after a nice progression in the ranking. FIP via the circuit Premier Padel, marking two years of presence on the professional circuit.

The Belasteguín imprint

Tino Libaak is the legend's last teammate Fernando Belasteguín in official competition Premier Padel. The opportunity for him to train by sharing the court with one of the icons of padel and to gain experience by following the advice and work ethic of Belasteguín. The latter took on, during his last years of career, a role of mentor to the new generation of talented players such as Tapia, Coello, Tello or, Libaak.

The Argentine pair unfortunately failed to qualify for the Barcelona Final Master. However, we were able to see them share the track again last January during the pre-season tournament of the Hexagon Cup. They were then evolving in the Team Eleven Eleven, led by celebrity Eva Longoria.

In partnership with Siux

In contract with the Spanish brand Nox Padel since August 16, 2022, Tino Libaak, who had notably passed through theNox Academy in Spain (Nox Future Academy) next to Leo Augsburg, saw his adventure with the brand come to a complicated end. Although he was initially under contract with Nox until 2027, Libaak et Augsburgers ended their engagement prematurely, which prompted Nox à take legal action against both players. Tino Libaak spoke briefly on the subject, mentioning intimidation and pressure from the brand and said he would return to the matter at the appropriate time to discuss it. Leo Augsburg responded to the brand via its social networks, denouncing threats and intimidation against players and those around them.

Since October 2024, Tino Libaak is under contract with the Spanish brand Siux, which counts among its ranks many talents from the professional circuit such as Franco Stupaczuk (“Stupa”), Sofia Araújo, Leo Augsburg et Alex Chozas.

His racket for the 2025 season: racket Siux Diablo Pro 4

Snowshoeing Siux Libaak
Credit Siux Padel

World Cup MVP

THEArgentina became world champion 2024 in the men's category by beating his great rival, theSpain, who together dominate the world padel. The victory was decided at the end of the suspense, with a decisive point offered by the young Argentine pair Libaak / Augsburger, who won against the Spanish duo Navarro / Yanguas. A match concluded in three sets: 3/6, 7/5, 7/6, When third match of the men's final.

The first point was awarded to the selection Spanish thanks to the victory of Coki Nieto et Arturo Coello, before theArgentina does not equal to one everywhere thanks to the pair's victory Tapia / Chingotto salary. Lebron / GalanThe title was therefore decided in the final match, won by Tino Libaak et Leo Augsburg, respectively aged 19 and 20 years.

Author of an XXL performance in this decisive moment for his country and his teammates, Libaak was elected World Cup MVP. His compatriot Martín Di Nenno said after the final: “The guys (Tino and Leo) are only 20 and 19, if I'm not mistaken. They have a huge future ahead of them.”

His collaboration with “El Gato”, Juan Tello

A promising pair on paper and complementary in their playing style. The young Argentinian prodigy Tino Libaak, evolving on the reverse side of the track, associates with Juan Tello for the season 2025.

The pair have already achieved a first great performance on the circuit Premier Padel 2025, by winning their round of 16 match against seed n ° 7, Bergamini / Navarro au P1 Riyadh. A very promising association, to follow closely! Libaak and Tello have already warned their opponents that they are to be taken seriously this season, by combining the Tello's power and experience with the Libaak's youth and versatility but also Tello's Overpowered Smash et Libaak's spectacular vibora.

Tello also spoke about their ambitions and explained how the pair came together.

Juan Tello, his truths: Belasteguin, Libaak and his ambitions for 2025
Nicolas Fillaudeau

A big sports enthusiast and former tennis player, I discovered padel a few years ago without really focusing on it. Then I became addicted to this sport by practicing it and watching the premier padel matches. Looking forward to sharing the 2025 news with you!

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