Brazil has lost its star player, former world number one Pablo Lima, ahead of the 2024 World Cup. This setback puts the country in a precarious position, particularly after their heavy defeat to Portugal in 2022.
Pablo Lima has been appointed as the new coach of the Brazilian men's padel team by the Confederação Brasileira de Padel. The federation has also announced the squad for the upcoming World Cup (FIP World Padel Championships Qatar 2024), scheduled from October 28 to November 2 in Doha, Qatar:
➤ Lucas Campagnolo
➤ Lucas Bergamini
➤ André Freitas
➤ Francisco (Chico) Gomes
➤ João Pedro Flores
➤ Júlio Julianoti
➤ Lucas Cunha
➤ Matheus Simonato
Despite having top-tier players like Campagnolo and Bergamini, the team faces significant challenges due to inconsistencies in player levels. Brazil’s position as a traditional contender for 3rd place is uncertain, as they strive to recover from their 2022 defeat.