CONFIRMED: The reason why Galan and Lebron will not play the next WPT
Earlier today, it was announced that Juan Lebron and Alejandro Galan would not play the WPT in La Rioja, Argentina.
Now Galan tells the reason in his social channels.
Alejandro Galan and Juan Lebron will not play in Argentina due to an injury on Galan. The player has received medical advice not to participate.
"Unfortunately, I cannot attend the tournament in La Rioja due to medical leave. It makes me very angry not to be able to enjoy the warmth of the Argentine fans, of whom I have such good memories. But health comes first. I hope to be back soon,” the player writes on his Instagram.
The world number ones has had a tough start to the season, going without a title in the two competitions they have entered.
Instead, the new star pairs, Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, Franco Stupaczuk, and Martin Di Nenno have won the opening two WPT and Premier Padel tournaments.
The pair's withdrawal from the La Rioja Open leaves Fernando Belasteguin and Sanyo Gutierrez as the first-seeded pair and Coello/Tapia in second place.
Coki Nieto and Pablo Lima also withdraw from the WPT La Rioja Open. This after a knee injury to Pablo Lima.