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Juan Lebrón Chincoa
Juan Lebrón Chincoa, known as Juan Lebrón, (January 30, 1995) is a Spanish professional padel player. Padel is a racket-based sport played in teams of two and by over 30 million people worldwide including celebrities, icons, and politicians. The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) describes padel as “the fastest-growing sport in the world”, and as “an innovative form of tennis”. The El Puerto de Santa María native occupies the 7th position in the Premier Padel (The Padel tour) as of December 3rd, 2024. Lebrón became the first Spanish player in history to become World Number 1, doing so in 2019 alongside Paquito Navarro.
Early Life and Background
Juan Lebrón was introduced to padel through his father, who played it with his friends. At the beginning of his sporting career, Lebrón stood out as a junior, becoming Spain’s junior champion several times and even competing in the Junior World Cup. He was the youngest Absolute Champion in Spain and won every match in the minor’s division. At the age of 17, he left El Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain, and moved to Madrid, to play Padel.
History and Achievements
Lebrón’s professional career began in 2015 when he decided to pair up with Paquito Navarro, but his adult career only started to kick off in December 2016 when he and his new partner Gabriel Reca reached top 30 in the world.
In March of 2017, he started the season with Marcello Jardim and finished it with Adrián Allemandi, finishing in 19th place. The same year he had also signed a contract with Bablot to pursue his career as a professional.
In 2018, Lebrón started his season with Juan Cruz Belluati. In the first tournament of the season, the Catalunya Masters, they reached their first final as a couple after beating the number 1 ranked couple, Fernando Belasteguín and Pablo Lima, in the semifinals. In the final, Sanyo Gutiérrez and Maxi Sánchez fell 6-4 and 6-2. Juan Martín Díaz became his partner until the end of the year.
In 2019, Paquito Navarro became his new partner. In their first tournament of the season, the Marbella Master, the Andalusians reached the final, where they fell against the world number 1 in 2018, Maxi Sánchez and Sanyo Gutiérrez, 6-1 and 7-6. Andalusia is the southernmost autonomous region in Spain. Following their loss in the Marbella Master, Lebrón and his Navarro won five tournaments in Alicante, Jaén, Valladolid, Bastad, and São Paulo. After qualifying for the final, Juan Lebrón became the first Spanish native World Number 1 in the history of the World Padel Tour. Paquito and Lebron secured the number 1 spot at the end of the season after reaching the final of the Mexican Open. In the final, they lost to Sánchez and Gutiérrez 7-6 and 6-2.
Despite all of their wins, Lebrón and Paquito decided to separate. He changed partners at the end of the tournament to join Alejandro Galán. Together they remained the World's Number 1 pairing for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022). After four years together, Lebron and Galán announced their separation. He now plays on the backhand side with Martín Di Nenno and as of 2024, they are the third-best pairing in the world.
Influence
Lebrón's success has significantly contributed to the growing popularity of padel. His presence as the only Spanish player to reach World Number 1 has made him a role model for aspiring players and racquet sports enthusiasts worldwide. Lebrón is “credited with bringing innovative strategies and a higher level of athleticism to the sport, which will undoubtedly influence padel’s development for years to come.”
Lebrón's influence extends beyond the court, as he actively engages with fans and promotes the sport through various platforms, such as Instagram. From a young enthusiast to a world champion, his journey highlights the importance of dedication and passion in achieving excellence.
Results
Premier Padel
Titles
| No. | Year | Tournament | Category | Partner | Opponents in the final | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 29 May, 2022 | Rome | Major | Alejandro Galan | 🇪🇸Paquito Navarro, 🇦🇷Martin Di Nenno | 4-6 / 7-5 / 6-4 |
| 2. | 17 July, 2022 | Paris | Major | Alejandro Galan | 🇦🇷Juan Tello, 🇦🇷Federico Chingotto | 6-3 / 4-6 / 6-4 |
| 3. | 7 August, 2022 | Madrid | P1 | Alejandro Galan | 🇪🇸Paquito Navarro, 🇦🇷Martin Di Nenno | 5-7 / 6-2 / 6-3 |
| 4. | 11 December, 2022 | Milan | P1 | Alejandro Galan | 🇪🇸Victor Ruiz, 🇧🇷Lucas Bergamini | 6-2 / 6-2 |
| 5. | 10 December, 2023 | Milan | P1 | Alejandro Galan | 🇦🇷Martin Di Nenno, 🇦🇷Franco Stupaczuk | 7-6 / 6-7 / 7-6 |
| 6. | 2 March, 2024 | Riyadh | P1 | Alejandro Galan | 🇦🇷Augustin Tapia, 🇪🇸Arturo Coello | 6-7 / 6-4 / 6-4 |
| 7. | 4 August, 2024 | Finland | P2 | Martin Di Nenno | 🇪🇸Coki Nieto, 🇪🇸Jon Sanz | 7-5 / 6-3 |
Finals
| No. | Year | Tournament | Category | Partner | Opponents in the final | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 3 April, 2022 | Doha | Major | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galan | 🇦🇷Martin Di Nenno, 🇪🇸Paquito Navarro | 3-6 / 6-7 |
| 2. | 30 October, 2022 | Giza | P1 | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galan | 🇧🇷Pablo Lima, 🇦🇷Franco Stupaczuk | 6-2 / 6-7 / 6-7 |
| 3. | 24 March, 2024 | Acapulco | P1 | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galan | 🇪🇸Arturo Coello, 🇦🇷Agustin Tapia | 0-6 / 4-6 |
Premier Padel is considered the most important circuit in the world of professional padel since the beginning of 2024. It is governed by the International Padel Federation and is owned by Qatar Sports Investments. It is the circuit that offers the largest economic prizes and brings together the most talented players. It has taken over from what was the leading circuit globally from 2013 to 2023: World Padel Tour and merged into a single global padel tour called The Premier Padel.
Premier Padel tournaments are split into three categories: the four Majors, the P1 and the P2 tournaments. The best couples will qualify for the Finals, the season-finale. The 4 majors, just like Grand Slams in tennis, are the most prestigious events on the tour. All the best players compete in these events hosted in Qatar (Doha, 26 March-3 April), Italy (Foro Italico in Rome, 21-29 May), France (Roland Garros in Paris, 9-17 July) and Mexico (Monterrey, 26 November-4 December).
World Padel Tour (WPT)
Titles
| No. | Year | Tournament | Category | Partner | Opponents in the final | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 28 April, 2019 | 🇪🇸Alicante | Open | 🇪🇸Paquito Navarro | 🇧🇷Pablo Lima
🇦🇷Fernando Belasteguín |
3-6 / 7-6 / 6-2 |
| 2. | 26 May, 2019 | 🇪🇸Jaen | Open | 🇪🇸Paquito Navarro | 🇦🇷Sanyo Gutiérrez
🇦🇷Maxi Sánchez |
7-5 / 6-4 |
| 3. | 23 Juin, 2019 | 🇪🇸Valladolid | Master | 🇪🇸Paquito Navarro | 🇪🇸Juani Mieres
🇪🇸Alejandro Galán |
6-7 / 6-4 / 6-4 |
| 4. | 30 Juin, 2019 | 🇸🇪Bastad | Open | 🇪🇸Paquito Navarro | 🇪🇸Matías Díaz
🇦🇷Franco Stupaczuk |
6-3 / 7-6 |
| 5. | 24 November, 2019 | 🇧🇷São Paulo | Open | 🇪🇸Paquito Navarro | 🇪🇸Uri Botello
🇪🇸Javier Ruiz |
2-6 / 6-3 / 6-2 |
| 6. | 5 July, 2020 | 🇪🇸Madrid | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇧🇷Pablo Lima
🇪🇸Paquito Navarro |
7-5 / 6-3 |
| 7. | 19 July, 2020 | 🇪🇸Madrid | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Fernando Belasteguín
🇦🇷Agustín Tapia |
4-6 / 6-1 / 6-4 |
| 8. | 9 August, 2020 | 🇪🇸Madrid | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Federico Chingotto
🇦🇷Juan Tello |
6-7(6) / 6-1 / 6-4 |
| 9. | 6 September, 2020 | 🇪🇸Valencia | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Federico Chingotto
🇦🇷Juan Tello |
6-3 / 7-6(6) |
| 10. | 18 October, 2020 | 🇪🇸Barcelona | Master | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Sanyo Gutiérrez
🇦🇷Franco Stupaczuk |
6-4 / 6-1 |
| 11. | 8 November, 2020 | 🇪🇸Alicante | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Sanyo Gutiérrez
🇦🇷Franco Stupaczuk |
4-6 / 6-3 / 6-4 |
| 12. | 25 April, 2021 | 🇪🇸Alicante | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇪🇸Alejandro Ruiz Granados
🇦🇷Franco Stupaczuk |
6-0 / 6-4 |
| 13. | 30 May, 2021 | 🇪🇸Santander | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇪🇸Javi Rico
🇪🇸Momo González |
6-3 / 6-2 |
| 14. | 13 June, 2021 | 🇪🇸Marbella | Master | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇧🇷Pablo Lima
🇦🇷Agustín Tapia |
7-6(5) / 6-2 |
| 15. | 5 September, 2021 | 🇵🇹Cascais | Master | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Federico Chingotto
🇦🇷Juan Tello |
4-6 / 7-5 / 6-3 |
| 16. | 26 Septmber, 2021 | 🇪🇸Lugo | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Martín Di Nenno
🇪🇸Paquito Navarro |
6-4 / 4-6 / 6-3 |
| 17. | 10 October, 2021 | 🇪🇸Menorca | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Martín Di Nenno
🇪🇸Paquito Navarro |
6-3 / 6-4 |
| 18. | 19 December, 2021 | 🇪🇸Madrid | Master Final | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Sanyo Gutiérrez
🇦🇷Agustín Tapia |
6-4 / 6-4 |
| 19. | 10 April, 2022 | 🇪🇸Alicante | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇪🇸Paquito Navarro
🇦🇷Martín Di Nenno |
6-2 / 6-3 |
| 20. | 8 May, 2022 | 🇧🇪Brussels | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇧🇷Pablo Lima
🇦🇷Franco Stupaczuk |
6-3 / 6-3 |
| 21. | 5 June, 2022 | 🇪🇸Mabella | Master | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇪🇸Alejandro Ruiz Granados
🇪🇸Momo González |
6-2 / 6-4 |
| 22. | 26 June, 2022 | 🇪🇸Valladolid | Master | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Fernando Belasteguín
🇪🇸Arturo Coello |
7-6(?) / 6-4 |
| 23. | 11 September 2022 | 🇵🇹Cascais | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Sanyo Gutiérrez
🇦🇷Agustín Tapia |
6-2 / 6-7(?) / 6-1 |
| 24. | 18 September, 2022 | 🇸🇪Estocolmo | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇪🇸Paquito Navarro
🇦🇷Martín Di Nenno |
6-7(?) / 6-2 / 6-1 |
| 25. | 23 October, 2022 | 🇪🇸Menorca | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Ramiro Moyano Toledo
🇪🇸Francisco Morales |
6-4 / 4-6 / 6-2 |
| 26. | 13 October, 2022 | 🇸🇪Malmö | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Sanyo Gutiérrez
🇦🇷Agustín Tapia |
4-6 / 6-1 / 6-2 |
| 27. | 20 November, 2022 | 🇦🇷Buenos Aires | Master | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Fernando Belasteguín
🇪🇸Arturo Coello |
7-6(4) / 6-2 |
| 28. | 18 December, 2022 | 🇪🇸Barcelona | Master Final | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Martín Di Nenno
🇦🇷Federico Chingotto |
6-4 / 6-7(5) / 6-2 |
| 29. | 3 September, 2023 |  Nokia
|
Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇪🇸Coki Niteo
🇪🇸Jon Sanz |
6-0 / 7-6 |
| 30 | 1 October, 2023 | 🇩🇪Dusseldorf | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Martín Di Nenno
🇦🇷Franco Stupaczuk |
6-2 / 6-2 |
| 31 | 29 October, 2023 | 🇪🇸Menorca | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Agustín Tapia
🇪🇸Arturo Coello |
6-3 / 6-2 |
| 32 | 12 November, 2023 | 🇸🇪Malmö | Open | 🇪🇸Alejandro Galán | 🇦🇷Martín Di Nenno
🇦🇷Franco Stupaczuk |
6-3 / 6-4 |
(All results come from Padelpedia, the official padel result tracker)
The WPT (World Padel Tour) is divided into 4 categories of tournaments including Open, Major, Challenger, and Finals
Total WPT:
- Master Final Tournaments: 2
- Master Tournaments: 7
- Open Tournaments: 23
- Challenger Tournaments: 0
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