In the Bordeaux Premier Padel P2 round of 16, Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia overcame a rocky start to upset Sanyo Gutierrez and Gonzalo Alfonso 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, showcasing their tenacity and championship history. The match, which took place at the Patinoire de Meriadeck, was an exciting demonstration of tactical changes and momentum shifts.
In the opening set, Sanyo and Alfonso dominated the top-seeded pair with strong net play and piercing volleys. Despite being a recently established duo, their connection took Coello and Tapia by surprise, leading to a lopsided 6-2 opening.
The world’s top players, however, reacted coolly. Coello’s strength and Tapia’s accuracy started to tip the scales in the second set. They leveled the match at one set each after breaking early and holding serve with conviction. Coello and Tapia dominated the last set, controlling rallies and taking advantage of holes in their opponents’ defense to win 6-2.
Their standing as the team to beat in the tournament is further cemented by this comeback triumph, which also guarantees them a place in the quarterfinals. More thrilling matches are in store because the draw is full of top talent, such as Lebron, Galan, and Chingotto.