Padel World Press - The sports diary Mark, launches an interview with Franco Stupaczuk where he talks about the new and exciting project with Juan «The Wolf» Juan lebron.
Franco Stupaczuk begins a new stage with Juan Lebrón the first Spaniard to conquer the world number 1. This alliance promises to break molds in the professional paddle circuit and to bring back the excitement to the fans with a project that combines ambition, talent and an insatiable hunger for victory.
In a recent interview with Marca, Stupaczuk shared his emotions and expectations when embarking on this adventure: "We want to attack the number 2 in the ranking, and from there aim higher. The pieces have to fit together from the preseason, and although there will surely be some arguments, they will always be about winning. If someone doesn't like it, they can put up with it.".
A union forged by ambition
The path to forming this duo has not been linear. According to Stupaczuk, The mutual interest between the two players has been brewing for some time., but external circumstances had delayed the moment. Now, with more experience and shared goals, both are willing to break down barriers.
The Argentine does not hide his admiration for his teammate's talent: «Lebron is one of the best players the sport has ever had. He can play his best form on the right, and my job will be to cover him and take advantage of his ability to create opportunities with impossible shots. We will be a painful matchup for our opponents, because we will be everywhere.».
The challenge of dethroning Tapia and Coello
The current scenario It is dominated by the overwhelming duo of Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello, but Stupaczuk is not daunted by the challenge: "There is no other option than to be consistent, maintain a very high pace and never give up. We have beaten them before, and we know what it takes to beat a couple like that.".
Changes, challenges and the future of padel
Beyond the court, Stupaczuk does not avoid thorny issues, such as the constant rotation of partners and conflicts in the organization of the circuit. He believes that Stability in projects is something that is lacking: "So much change is overwhelming, and whoever says otherwise is lying. But sometimes a player needs to change in order not to stagnate".
Regarding the development of padel, he highlighted the areas to be improved in the Premier Padel circuit, such as the conditions for players in certain tournaments and the need to establish agreements between the organizing entities: "If we want to build a solid sport, there cannot be so many mediators and clashes. We must work together to grow".
The first step: the Alpine Hexagon Cup
With an eye on the first big event of the year, the Alpine Hexagon Cup, the new duo is preparing to show that their alliance not only generates expectations, but it has the potential to mark a before and after in modern padel..
A long-term project?
When asked if he saw a similar interview possible in January 2026, with Lebron still by his side, Stupaczuk responded confidently: «Yes, absolutely. We want a long-term project, but padel is like that: you live tournament by tournament. What is clear is that we will do everything in our power to win. If we have to break the mold, we will do it.».
The message is clear: Tempest and Wolf don't just want to compete. They want to reign.
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