Key Takeaways
- Coki Nieto confirmed that “I will ultimately not be able to be in Düsseldorf” due to ongoing physical discomfort, forcing him and Mike Yanguas to pull out of the event.
- The Spanish pair had just reached the semifinals of the Rotterdam P2 after defeating Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger in the quarterfinals.
- As the 6th seeds, their departure prevents a projected quarterfinal matchup with Fede Chingotto and Ale Galán, allowing Lucas Bergamini and Jairo Bautista to enter as lucky losers.
Injury halts Spanish duo following semifinal run in Rotterdam
One of the top pairs on the Premier Padel circuit will not take the court at the Düsseldorf P2. Coki Nieto and Mike Yanguas have officially withdrawn from the German event because of persistent physical issues affecting the player from Madrid, prompting him to step aside before opening their campaign this week.
The announcement arrives during one of their strongest competitive stretches since reuniting after the summer break. Nieto shared the decision directly with fans across his social media platforms. Nieto explained that “I will ultimately not be able to be in Düsseldorf”, revealing that lingering physical issues have bothered him for some time and that he now requires several days of rest to recover and return as quickly as possible.
Discomfort interrupts a remarkable stretch of form
Nieto has not publicly disclosed a precise medical diagnosis or specified the exact area affected by the discomfort. However, the timing poses a serious obstacle as the tour navigates an unforgiving calendar, with the Milano P1 following right behind the German stop.
The withdrawal comes just after a stellar week at the Rotterdam P2, where Nieto and Yanguas advanced to the semifinals after claiming a 7-6, 6-3 victory over Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger in the quarterfinals. Their run was eventually halted by finalists Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz with a 6-0, 6-4 scoreline.
Their second stint together began strongly at the Madrid P1, highlighted by a notable quarterfinal victory against Agustin Tapia and Arturo Coello by 7-5, 7-6, ending the top-ranked pair’s lengthy streak of semifinal appearances. Nieto and Yanguas went all the way to the final in Madrid, where they were edged out by Fede Chingotto and Ale Galán 6-4, 5-7, 6-4. Following an early exit at the Paris Major, they had regained momentum in the Netherlands before physical troubles intervened.
Men’s draw reshuffled as lucky losers step in
Entering the tournament as the 6th seeds, Nieto and Yanguas were slated to cross paths with Chingotto and Galán in an anticipated quarterfinal clash. Their withdrawal significantly shifts that sector of the draw.
With the Spanish tandem sidelined, Lucas Bergamini and Jairo Bautista have entered the main draw as a lucky loser pair, filling the vacant spot. Attention now turns entirely to Nieto’s recovery as the team evaluates his physical progress ahead of the upcoming Milano P1.
Nieto and Sanz in London, ranking, and results
LWWLLWLWWL Nieto and Sanz have achieved a win-loss 23-14 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 7th of August capitulated to Augsburger (world no.6) and Lebron (world no.5) 3-6 6-2 3-6 in the quarterfinal.
Yanguas and Stupaczuk in London, ranking, and results
LLWLWWLWLW Yanguas and Stupaczuk have achieved a win-loss 29-14 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 5th of August lost to Pereyra (world no.67) and Solano (world no.87) 7-6(5) 4-6 1-6 in the round of 16.
