Key Takeaways
- Sanyo Gutierrez, the former world number one, believes Mike Yanguas is the current tour player whose right-side style most closely resembles his own.
- According to Gutierrez, “although he hasn’t yet reached the level I was able to achieve at some point , to being so decisive, but he has the potential, is Mike Yanguas.”
- While discussing Yanguas, the 42-year-old veteran pointed to his greater reach, power and ability to recover balls, adding that “he has things to refine that can make him even better.”
Mike Yanguas seen as the successor to Sanyo Gutierrez’s playing style
The same precision Sanyo Gutierrez brings to angled shots is evident in his analysis of padel. The 42-year-old Argentinian, positioned between the sport’s traditional game and its faster modern version, has adapted to the circuit’s rising pace. His reinvention has been underpinned by the elite technical arsenal that helped him become world number one in 2018.
During the RCC Padel League, Sanyo spoke with Mundo Deportivo and La Chiquita Padel about which tour player best reflects his own game. The veteran right-side specialist selected Spanish prospect Mike Yanguas, explaining that “the player who plays most similarly to me on the right, although he hasn’t yet reached the level I was able to achieve at some point , to being so decisive, but he has the potential, is Mike Yanguas.”
Developing the qualities required to reach the summit
Sanyo has already spoken directly with the young Andalusian about the route ahead. Addressing the areas Yanguas must develop next, the San Luis maestro said: “I’ve spoken with him, and in my opinion, he needs to focus more on trying to achieve that.”
Gutierrez’s comparison of their technical games also acknowledged the natural physical advantages that set the younger player apart. “I didn’t hit as hard as him, but he has a longer reach and retrieves balls that I couldn’t,” the Argentinian noted. However, he also believes Yanguas has further room to improve: “He has things to refine that can make him even better.”
From the right side of the 20×10 court, the two players interpret tactics in similar ways. The Argentinian great believes Yanguas already possesses everything needed to become maximally decisive at professional padel’s highest level as he continues polishing his game.
Yanguas and Stupaczuk: London form, ranking and results
Yanguas and Stupaczuk own a 29-14 win-loss record as a partnership in 2026. Their latest match, played on August 5, ended in a 7-6(5) 4-6 1-6 round-of-16 defeat against Pereyra (world no.76) and Solano (world no.91).
Yanguas and Stupaczuk: London form, ranking and results
In 2026, Yanguas and Stupaczuk have compiled a 29-14 record together. They last competed on August 5, when Pereyra (world no.76) and Solano (world no.91) beat them 7-6(5) 4-6 1-6 in the round of 16.
