Key Takeaways
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Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia meet Curro Cabeza and Mariano González in the quarterfinals
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González becomes the first Paraguayan to reach a Premier Padel quarterfinal
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Family ties add intrigue as Coello faces his partner’s brother
A family duel on court
The London Premier Padel P1 quarterfinals bring a special storyline as world number one Arturo Coello, alongside Agustín Tapia, faces Curro Cabeza, the brother of Coello’s partner Maica Cabeza. Off the court, the two men share a close relationship, but on Friday they will be rivals with a place in the semifinals at stake.
Inspiration and development
For Curro Cabeza, Coello has long been more than his sister’s partner. He has acted as a mentor and source of inspiration, showing how determination can lead to the top of world padel. Curro, left-handed like Coello, is now carving his own path, having already won the Gijón P2 last season. His progress in London marks another step forward in his career.
Cabeza and González surprise the field
Partnered with Paraguayan Mariano González, Cabeza has been one of the sensations of the tournament. The duo eliminated Fran Guerrero and Javi Leal in the round of 32, then defeated Juan Cruz Belluati and Ignacio Piotto in three sets (6-3, 3-6, 6-4). This victory also made González the first Paraguayan to reach a Premier Padel quarterfinal, a historic achievement for the sport.
Coello and Tapia respond
Meanwhile, Coello and Tapia had to battle past Álex Arroyo and José Jiménez in the round of 16, winning 7-6, 6-4. After securing qualification, Coello acknowledged his brother-in-law’s success with a warm message on social media: “Great chavalín, nos vemos mañana” (“Well done, kid, see you tomorrow”).
A special moment for Maica Cabeza
For Maica Cabeza, this quarterfinal carries unique significance. On one side stands her partner, the world number one, chasing another title. On the other side is her brother, enjoying one of the best runs of his young career. Whatever the outcome, the Cabeza family is guaranteed representation in the semifinals of the London P1.
Tapia and Coello in London, ranking, and results in 2026
WWWWWWLWWW Tapia and Coello have achieved a win-loss 52-6 record together in 2026. They are currently playing the London P1 2026 where they beat Arroyo(world no.26) and Jimenez(world no.29) 7-6(3) 6-4 and Deus(world no.85) and Deus(world no.101) 6-2 6-4.
