Key Takeaways
- According to Edu Alonso, Arturo Coello “figured out how to learn when he was 15” and never doubted that he would reach the highest level.
- After taking over the number-one ranking, Coello said to Alonso “that he knew it was going to happen, that he was working towards it, and that it was clear he was going to be better than the rest.”
- At the Paris Major, Coello and Agustin Tapia showed that resilience by recovering from 5-2 down in the third set against Federico Chingotto and Alejandro Galan before prevailing 7-6.
Edu Alonso explains the mentality that drove Arturo Coello to the top
Arturo Coello is often the leading choice for mental strength when professional padel players are invited to create an ideal athlete from the best qualities on tour. The Spanish left-hander, widely known as ‘King’, has established himself at the summit of the sport with exceptional psychological resilience at the heart of his success.
Fellow professional Edu Alonso has had a close view of that determination. The Valencian, currently 17th in the FIP rankings, progressed toward elite padel alongside Coello and quickly noticed his friend’s exceptional conviction about where his career was heading.
During an interview with el4set, Alonso discussed the unusual level of focus that made Coello stand apart from other emerging players. He noted that “he figured out how to learn when he was 15”, while also stressing that “he really believed he was going to make it.”
The call that followed his rise to number one
Coello’s firm belief in himself was vindicated when he eventually reached the top of padel and became world number one. After calling to congratulate him, Alonso asked how he had remained so certain of that outcome throughout his development.
Coello’s response, Alonso said, summed up his approach to competition. Recalling how he asked his friend to explain that remarkable foresight, Alonso said, “to which he replied that he knew it was going to happen, that he was working towards it, and that it was clear he was going to be better than the rest.”
Paris Major comeback highlights Coello’s resilience
The Paris Major final provided another example of that renowned competitive strength on one of padel’s biggest stages. Coello and Agustin Tapia fell 5-2 behind in the decisive third set against Federico Chingotto and Alejandro Galan.
Coello and Tapia responded just as the match appeared to be getting away from them, producing a remarkable recovery when it mattered most. They completed the comeback by winning the set 7-6 to secure the title, strengthening their position in the race for the top ranking and underlining the importance of Coello’s mentality.
Tapia and Coello: Paris triumph, ranking and results
In 2026, Tapia and Coello have compiled a 62-7 win-loss record as a partnership. Their latest appearance came on the 13th of September, when they won the Paris Major 2026 by defeating Galan (world no.3) and Chingotto (world no.3) 6-3 4-6 7-6(1) in the final.
Tapia and Coello: Paris triumph, ranking and results
In 2026, Tapia and Coello have compiled a 62-7 win-loss record as a partnership. Their latest appearance came on the 13th of September, when they won the Paris Major 2026 by defeating Galan (world no.3) and Chingotto (world no.3) 6-3 4-6 7-6(1) in the final.
