At the Valladolid Premier Padel P2, Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia put on another strong show, defeating Fran Guerrero and Javi Leal 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals to secure their spot in the championship match. Despite being competitive, the top-seeded pair maintained their composure and accuracy throughout the match.
Both pairs held serve in the first set, which was hotly contested, until Coello and Tapia took advantage of a critical break opportunity to end it at 5-4. They followed the same pattern in the second set, breaking at the crucial time and keeping their lead with clinical effectiveness. They notably avoided a single break point during the match, demonstrating their command of the serve and their capacity for pressure management.
The only unseeded combination to advance to the semi-finals, Leal and Guerrero, put up a fierce fight and showed off the aggressive style that has made them one of the season’s standout duos. Their performance in Valladolid, which included victories over opponents with higher rankings, solidifies their rising stature on the Premier Padel circuit despite their defeat.
The win held particular significance for Coello, who will be returning to the final in Valladolid, his birthplace. As the two sealed the victory, the Plaza Mayor audience, who were cheering their hometown hero on, burst into cheers.
In what should be an exciting final, Tapia and Coello now go on to play Juan Lebron and Franco Stupaczuk. The championship match is expected to be a display of strength, skill, and high-stakes drama on one of padel’s most famous platforms because both teams are playing at their best.
