Juan Lebron and Franco Stupaczuk defeated the powerful Pablo Cardona and Leo Augsburger in an exciting semifinal match at the Riyadh Premier Padel P1. The February 16, 2025, match was a display of both pairs’ ability, tenacity, and fortitude.
The tournament’s ninth-seeded Cardona and Augsburger presented a formidable obstacle to Lebron and Stupaczuk, who were ranked third. Intense rallies and strong strokes from both teams opened the game, laying the groundwork for a titanic struggle. Lebron and Stupaczuk showed their skill and expertise by winning the first set 6-4.
But Augsburger and Cardona were not to be outdone. In the second set, they put up a fierce fight back, challenging their opponents to the limit. Both pairs showed amazing athleticism and shot-making skills during the set, which was punctuated by a string of consecutive breaks. The match was eventually leveled and a decisive third set was set up after Cardona and Augsburger won the second set 7-5.
Both pairs gave it their all to earn a spot in the final, and the last set was an exciting match. Lebron and Stupaczuk broke their opponents’ serve twice to win the set 6-3, demonstrating their expertise and poise under duress. With the win, they made their Premier Padel circuit final appearance together.
Lebron said after the game that he was thrilled with the hard-earned victory. “We are overjoyed with the outcome, and it was an amazing contest. Franco and I put in a lot of work, and it’s wonderful to see the results,” he remarked. “We knew we had to give it our all, and we did,” Stupaczuk continued. Leo and Pablo are excellent players, so defeating them is a major victory for us.
The victory of Lebron and Stupaczuk versus Cardona and Augsburger demonstrates their potential together. They defeated one of the best pairs in the sport thanks in large part to their ability to adjust to challenging circumstances and keep up their aggressive playstyle. Fans are looking forward to another exciting matchup as they move to the final and take against the victors of the other semifinal match.
This triumph sends a powerful message to their rivals in addition to boosting Lebron and Stupaczuk’s confidence. Fans are looking forward to the last matchup as their performance in Riyadh has set the ground for an entertaining Premier Padel season finale.
