Key Takeaways
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Coello and Tapia began playing together in 2023
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Already an all-time great pairing after just 3.5 seasons
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The 2023 Chile final against Galan-Lebron proved pivotal
How the Golden Boys rose to prominence
Since joining forces in 2023, Agustin Tapia and Arturo Coello have needed only three and a half seasons to become one of padel’s most imposing partnerships. Their complementary play and ability to withstand pressure have fueled their dominance. A key shift in the sport’s pecking order came in the Chile final, when Manu Martin’s team overcame Galan and Lebron in a contest that tested them mentally.
The resilience gesture adopted by Tapia
Placing a hand against his temple became Tapia’s way of representing mental strength following that triumph. He has repeated the gesture after each difficult victory ever since. “It came to me during a match in 2023, which was incredibly tough and I had to put in a lot of mental effort to win. I think that gesture just came to me in the moment, I didn’t think about it,” Tapia noted during the ‘Bandeja de Premier Padel’ podcast. According to Tapia, it also sharpens his concentration and reinforces the value of staying mentally resilient.
Developing his game with Coello
Coello has played an important role in the development of Tapia’s mindset. “It always does me good, the mind is everything. Arturo teaches me every day what it means to have a winning mentality and we learn together,” Tapia stated. With adaptable games and styles that complement each other, they have become one of the most threatening partnerships padel has seen. Everything indicates that they intend to add further success.
Tapia and Coello: London triumph, ranking and results
Together, Tapia and Coello own a 55-6 win-loss record in 2026. Their most recent appearance came on the 9th of August, when they won the London P1 2026 by beating Chingotto (world no.3) and Galan (world no.3) 6-3 5-7 7-5 in the final.
