Valentino Gabriel Libaak Says  Tino Libaak , is an Argentine professional padel player playing on the circuit  Premier Padel . Born on  9th August 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  La 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 Open Their 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  16th August 2022 ,  Tino Libaak , who had notably passed through the Academy Nox  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.

From  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 

The  Argentina  became world champion  2024  in the men's category by beating his great rival, the Spain , 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 the Argentina  does not equal to  one everywhere  thanks to the pair's victory  Tapia / Chingotto  salary.  Lebron / Galan The 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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