The Argentine duo of Leonardo Yob and Naim Díaz have secured their second South American title of the season after a hard-fought victory at the FIP Bronze Paraguay III in Asunción. This win marks a significant milestone for both players on the CUPRA FIP Tour, cementing their status as rising forces in the regional padel circuit.
Tournament Path and Final Performance
The final match saw Yob and Díaz overcome a challenging start against the home favorite Facundo Dehnike—who recently helped Paraguay qualify for the upcoming FIP World Cup—and his partner Fabrizio Ivan Peiron. After dropping the opening set, the eventual champions staged a dominant comeback to claim the title with a final score of 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.
To reach the championship match, the pair navigated a demanding bracket, demonstrating resilience throughout the tournament:
- Quarter-finals: Yob and Díaz faced a tough test against Valentin Cilli and Manu Gayone, ultimately prevailing in a three-set battle that ended 6-1, 6-3, 6-3.
- Semi-finals: The duo secured their spot in the final by defeating fellow Argentines Francisco Maier and Santiago Rolla in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3.
This victory adds to an impressive 2026 campaign for both athletes. Leonardo Yob previously tasted success in February at the FIP Bronze in San Antonio, Chile, where he partnered with Franco Dal Bianco. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Naim Díaz, born in 2008, earned his first title of the year back in April at the FIP Bronze Santa Maria in Brazil alongside Santino Contreras. By conquering the Asunción event, the pair has proven their ability to adapt and perform under pressure, conceding only three games across the final two sets of the championship match.
