Juan Lebron lost his composure during the Premier Padel Milan semifinal after being accidentally struck in the face by Agustin Tapia. The incident led to multiple warnings and a penalty point before Tapia and Arturo Coello closed out the match 6-4, 6-3.
Tensions erupt in Milan
The semifinal clash between Juan Lebron and Franco Stupaczuk versus Agustin Tapia and Arturo Coello at the Premier Padel Milan P1 turned volatile midway through the first set. During a fast-paced exchange, Tapia unintentionally hit Lebron in the face with the ball, triggering a heated reaction from the Spanish player.
Lebron responded by smashing his racket violently against the court, drawing an immediate warning from the umpire. Moments later, he directed verbal insults toward the official, resulting in a second warning and a penalty point awarded to Tapia and Coello.
Crowd stunned by Lebron’s reaction
Spectators at the Allianz Cloud arena were visibly shocked by the outburst. Tapia appeared unsettled by the incident, pausing briefly before resuming play. The match continued under a tense atmosphere, with Lebron struggling to regain focus.
“It was a moment of frustration, but the rules are clear,” said one of the commentators during the live broadcast. “You can’t cross that line, no matter the circumstances.”
Tapia and Coello stay composed
Despite the disruption, Tapia and Coello maintained their rhythm and closed out the first set 6-4. In the second, they broke early and never looked back, sealing the match 6-3 and booking their place in the final.
The duo’s ability to stay composed under pressure was praised by fans and analysts alike. Coello’s powerful smashes and Tapia’s finesse at the net proved decisive against a team rattled by internal tension.
Fallout and reflection
Lebron’s behavior sparked debate across social media and within the padel community. While some sympathized with the emotional intensity of high-stakes matches, others called for stricter enforcement of conduct rules.
The Premier Padel organization has not announced any further disciplinary action, but the incident is likely to be reviewed. Tapia and Coello, meanwhile, advance with momentum and a growing reputation for resilience.
El momento en cuestión 😮💨
Estoy seguro que Tapia no va a ir a pegar a la cara a nadie intencionadamente, fue mala suerte 🤷♂️.
Entiendo que a Juan le moleste, a mí en su situación me molestaría también pero las disculpas se aceptan y se sigue, esto es el pádel.
¿Qué pensáis?… pic.twitter.com/xrDYs1nyB9
— PadelView (@padelview) October 11, 2025
