Key Takeaways
-
Tapia and Coello defeat Navarro–Di Nenno to reach the London Premier Padel P1 final
-
Tapia: “I’m proud of how we recovered from tough moments”
-
Coello: “London has been incredible, a fantastic week”
A special atmosphere in London
Arturo Coello expressed his delight at playing in England for the first time. “For us it is special to play here. The venue and the tournament are incredible. London has been fantastic and we are so happy to see padel growing here,” he said, highlighting the importance of expanding the sport internationally.
Maintaining the highest level
Agustín Tapia acknowledged the challenge of staying at the top week after week. “Padel keeps growing in every aspect and maintaining our level requires huge effort, both physical and mental. Our team helps us a lot in these moments,” he explained, underlining the preparation behind their consistency.
First half of the season reviewed
Tapia reflected on the opening months of 2026. “We’ve had good and bad moments, but overcoming the bad ones is what makes me most proud. It’s been intense, with many tournaments and rivalries, especially with Galán and Chingotto. The key will be the second half of the year, where most points are distributed,” he commented.
Coello’s skills and team pride
Tapia also praised his partner’s flair. “Arthur has as much skill as me, maybe more. Sometimes he doesn’t show it, but when he does, it’s spectacular. I’m very proud of him and of how he helps me on and off the court,” Tapia said, emphasizing the strength of their partnership.
Adapting to a demanding schedule
Coello spoke about the challenges of competing in different conditions. “Last week we were in South Africa at high altitude, now London. The body doesn’t have time to adapt perfectly, but we have an incredible team. We found solutions and recovered our level here,” he explained.
Preparing for the final
Tapia outlined their routine before the decisive match. “We’ll try to rest as much as possible, have a good dinner, watch the other semifinal, and then focus on the final. Playing a final is always a privilege,” he said.
Responsibility as number one
Both players recognized their role as ambassadors of the sport. “When you become number one, you carry responsibility. Many kids look up to us, and we try to show the best attitude. We’re not robots, but we want people to see who we really are,” Tapia explained, stressing the importance of their image for the future of padel.
Tapia and Coello now aim to add another trophy to their collection, continuing their dominance as the world’s leading pair.
Tapia and Coello in London, ranking, and results in 2026
WWWWWWLWWW Tapia and Coello have achieved a win-loss 54-6 record together in 2026. They are currently playing the London P1 2026 where they bested Di Nenno(world no.11) and Navarro(world no.9) 6-3 6-2, Gonzalez(world no.67) and Cabeza(world no.58) 6-1 6-2, 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.
