A real shock has shaken the world of
paddle tennis
in the last few hours.
In the midst of the Qatar Major tournament, the news that no one expected was confirmed:
Alejandro Galán
and
Juan Lebron
, the Spanish couple that led the world ranking, put an end to their union
after four years
full of success.
The news was confirmed by the native of Madrid, Galán, who this Friday announced the decision to separate from his sports partner through his social networks.
The reason?
The uncomfortable moment that Lebron subjected him to due to an argument with his rivals in the middle of the round of 16 match corresponding to the Doha tournament.
It is no coincidence that the star duo was defeated in that match against
Mike Yanguas
and
Javi Garrido
after suffering a short circuit.
"
I want to tell you that I have made the decision to separate from Juan
," says Galán in a message published on Instagram, in which he assures that "it has not been an easy decision, but it is thoughtful."
The athlete avoided mentioning the fight in the match against Yanguas and Garrido but it was clear that at some point they were going to clash due to the contrast in their personalities.
"I want to thank Juan for the four years we have shared together. They have been unforgettable. I wish you, from the bottom of my heart, the best in your future Juanito. A big hug!" Galán closes his statement.
🧨And the KILOMBO was set up!
💥The wolf EXPLODES and confronts Mieres🤬
Yanguas: "Supervisor and out! He went to hit him and told him "fuck your mother's pussy, you son of a bitch."😮
Lebron: "What a liar he is el chavón!"#QatarMajor #Lebron #Yanguas #Garrido #Galán pic.twitter.com/OuHNoKfs2W
— Out Of Context Padel (@ocpadel) March 5, 2024
The episode that occurred this week at the Qatar Major in which Juan Lebron was seen starring in gestures and attitudes against his rivals, both on the field and off, did not go down well with Galán, who, far from taking sides with his teammate, chose Confine yourself to your chair without getting involved.
The wolf Juan Lebron (@juanlebronc) does his thing again, in this case with a "questionable" shot in the round of 16 of the PREMIER PADEL Qatar MAJOR 2024.
💬 What did you think? #padel #pádel #premierpadel #padelfip #premierpadelqatar pic.twitter.com/wZVRCGIKYE
— The PSIQUE of PADEL (@PsiqueDelPadel) March 6, 2024
The chemistry that brought them success in recent seasons now seems to distance them:
Lebron has always been characterized as a passionate player
who likes to dominate the court but flirts all the time with losing his temper.
Galán
, on the other hand, avoids grandiloquence and does not usually argue with his rivals or the judge on duty.
This time, everything exploded: Lobo even fought with the coach of the Yanguas-Garrido duo.
Paddle connoisseurs give a real dimension to this breakup.
According to what they say, Lebron and Galán were responsible for evolving this sport towards a more offensive and high-speed rhythm.
That boom was reflected in the showcases: together they managed to win
32 trophies
corresponding to the World Padel Tour and Premier Padel.
See this post on Instagram
A shared post from Ale Galán (@alegalan96)
While the padel world tries to react to the news, the separation promises to alter the forecast that specialists predicted for the 2024 season.
The first modification is that
a new duo will lead the world ranking after four years
of Galán-Lebron hegemony.
Furthermore, as the season has just begun, there are several pairs in the top 20 that could be modified in search of one of the two players.
Galán joins with an Argentinian
The domino effect that the separation of the Spanish duo can cause is precisely more breakups.
It turned out that
Galán and Lebron are looking for new partners to play in the next tournaments
.
It is something common in the environment, and it is impossible to refuse the invitation to play with any of them.
The first name that Galán thought of to compete in the next tournament, the WPT Reus 500 in Barcelona, was that of the Argentine
Federico Chingotto
(7th), who ended his brief pairing with the Spanish
Jerónimo
Momo
González
(9th) and accepted the opportunity that the Madrid native offered him.
A constant on the circuit, Juan Lebron's reactions during the games.
Photo: Capture TV.
"Today we begin a new stage together. A stage that we face with the utmost enthusiasm and commitment, eager to demonstrate everything within the 20x10 and to be competitive from the first moment
. Thank you Fede for accepting the challenge. Let's go Chingoland!
", Galán wrote on his social networks.
See this post on Instagram
A shared post from Ale Galán (@alegalan96)
With this panorama, although
Lebron did not express himself regarding his separation from Galán
, everything indicates that the most viable option so that he can quickly start training with a new companion will be to call Momo.
If not, a new couple may crack in the face of Lebron's offer.
With information from Agencies.