Martin Di Nenno's journey in the world of padel 

Martin Di Nenno: the beginning of his career 

Martin Di Nenno was born into a sporting family on 18 March 1997 in Ezeiza, Argentina. Thanks to his parents, he started playing padel at a very young age and began making a name for himself on Argentina’s junior circuit. By 2007, he was playing alongside Franco Stupaczuk, a partner who would remain part of his life. He gradually established himself as one of the best players in his country and began competing in and winning tournaments abroad. He joined the WPT in 2015 with Stupa, and the two young Argentinians were soon nicknamed "Los Superpibes" (the super kids). He seemed destined for a bright future on the WPT circuit and perhaps even to become one of the very best players in the world. But a tragic event would change his life. 

In January 2016, then aged 19, Martin was in Argentina spending the festive season with his family. During an ordinary journey accompanied by his 2 best friends, he suffered a horrific car accident near Monte Grande in which both his friends lost their lives. Martin miraculously survived the crash. One of the passengers was Elias Estrella, another huge talent in Argentine padel who was also on his way to the top of the world rankings. 

Di Nenno nevertheless ended up with 2 broken legs, with doctors giving him very little chance of playing padel again, and possibly a year before being able to walk. But with his mental strength and determination, he trained relentlessly to regain his best level in padel and honour the memory of his 2 friends, particularly Elias Estrella. In under a year of hard work and rehabilitation, he managed to return to the WPT and properly launch his career as he was meant to. 

 Martin Di Nenno's evolution as a player

As soon as he recovered, Martin returned to the sport that had shaped his life since childhood: padel. He played with several partners in succession — Restivo, Garrido and Silingo — but in 2020, his partnership with Maxi Sanchez, a major name on the circuit, stood out, and they reached the world’s top eight pairs. After a promising year, the young Argentinian teamed up with Paquito Navarro, a former world number one and one of the circuit’s best players, to form a pair with enormous potential. It was with the Spaniard that Martin would win his first WPT tournament in Barcelona in September 2021. He dedicated the emotional final, of course, to his two friends who had tragically died five years earlier. That night, Di Nenno claimed a victory over adversity and proved that years of physical and psychological effort had paid off. 

Finally, for the year 2023, the legendary Di Nenno / Stupaczuk pair that dominated everything at junior level in Argentina was reformed, bringing things full circle since starting out in 2007. The level displayed is fantastic, confirming their status as the 2nd best pair of the year with 7 tournament titles won and a friendship as strong as ever. Martin Di Nenno is an example of resilience and perseverance for everyone in achieving his dream: making a living from padel. 

Martin Di Nenno's playing style

Technique and strategy

 Di Nenno is a right-side player and an excellent defender who relies on his mobility to move swiftly across the court and cover maximum ground. Often paired with powerful overhead players, the Argentine is sharper, patching up gaps left by his partners. Thanks to his compact build (1.75 m) and low centre of gravity, he can easily get down to low balls and prolong rallies, wearing down opponents to force errors. 

Doubles partners

Martin Di Nenno has had several partners throughout his career, both before and after his long rehabilitation. From a very young age, he began playing with Franco Stupaczuk, his lifelong friend. But following his accident and after many months of recovery, Martin changed partners, playing successively with Lucas Campagnolo and then Juan Manuel Restivo. His career began to take off thanks to his partnership with Javi Garrido, but it was really alongside Maxi Sanchez that Di Nenno gradually became known to the general public. In 2021, he teamed up with Paquito Navarro to win his first tournaments, and more recently in 2023, "Los Superpibes" reunited once again and the Argentine was able to play alongside Franco Stupaczuk again, just like in their Argentine junior circuit days. 

FAQ 

What is the latest news on Martin Di Nenno?

This 2023 season is marked by the reunion of Di Nenno with his former teammate, more than 7 years after parting ways. And to say the least, this pair works extremely well. With 7 tournament titles won, they clearly establish themselves as the main contenders behind the season's number 1 pair, Coello / Tapia. The goal is to keep this momentum going in upcoming tournaments, over the coming years, and to confirm this form at the highest level of world padel. 

Who does Martin Di Nenno partner with? 

As mentioned above, the Argentine plays alongside his compatriot Franco Stupaczuk. Separated due to Martin's accident, the two partners reunited 7 years after their last match together. And the pair works brilliantly, so much so that they find themselves ranked second pair in the world this year. A fantastic omen for the upcoming tournaments!

What equipment does Martin Di Nenno use? 

Since January 2021, the Argentinian has had a contract with Bullpadel. The Spanish brand has 28 professional players across the men’s and women’s top 100, and the signing of Martin Di Nenno caused quite a stir. As for his padel racket, he has been using the Vertex Comfort, a diamond-shaped racket that helps offset his defensive style. Its frame, however, is made from a hybrid fibre combining carbon and fibreglass, providing flexibility and greater playing comfort on impact. 

Martin Di Nenno uses this racket to achieve the maximum playing feel, while retaining enough power to finish points (diamond shape) as well as sufficient control to master all his balls.