Coello & Tapia: Year 3 of the Dynasty

arturo coello

2 min read

5 Dec 2025

Every era in padel seems to find one team that bends the game around itself. Right now, that team is Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia. As they enter Year 3 of their partnership, the conversation has shifted from “Are they good?” to “How historic can this get?”

Anatomy of a Modern Superteam

On paper, they’re dreamlike:

Coello on the left – height, reach, explosive overheads, huge presence at the net.
Tapia on the right – creativity, variety, absurd control of tempo and angles.

But it’s not just physical ability. What makes them terrifying is their ability to switch gears mid-match:

They can grind long rallies if conditions are slow.
They can play full-attack mode indoors.
They are happy to defend deep, then flip the point with a single insane counter.

Are They Already an All-Time Great Pair?

Legacy talk usually compares them with legendary duos of the past. The case in their favour:

They have stacked multiple seasons with lots of titles.
They’re doing it in a field where more pairs are physically fit and tactically smart than ever before.
Their peak level is arguably as high as anything padel has seen.

Their weakness? Time. The longest dynasties lasted many, many years. If Coello & Tapia stay together and keep winning, we’ll be talking about them in the same breath as the greatest pairings ever.

Individual Legacies Inside the Team

Tapia:

Already seen as one of the most naturally gifted players ever.
Has grown from “talented but streaky” into a closer who loves big stages.

Coello:

Has the profile of a future GOAT left-side player.
If he keeps this level into his late twenties and thirties, he’ll be the reference point for the position.

Their partnership is not just about shared success; it’s accelerating each player’s individual legend.

What to Expect in Year 3

Key storylines:

Will other top teams find a reliable tactical blueprint against them?
Can they maintain the hunger after so much success?
Will physical wear and tear (especially on Tapia’s body) start to show across a long calendar?

If they remain healthy and motivated, another season of double-digit finals is on the table.

Practical Tasks

For coaches & analysts:

Rewatch three of their matches: one indoors, one outdoors, one in windy or slow conditions. Ask: what changes in their shot selection and positioning?
Create a “Coello & Tapia Patterns” sheet: list common patterns they use to win points (e.g., serve + third ball, lob + smash sequences).
Use short clips in training to show players how they reset points when they’re under pressure instead of forcing.

Coello & Tapia: Year 3 of the Dynasty

arturo coello

2 min read

5 Dec 2025

Anatomy of a Modern Superteam

On paper, they’re dreamlike:

Coello on the left – height, reach, explosive overheads, huge presence at the net.
Tapia on the right – creativity, variety, absurd control of tempo and angles.

But it’s not just physical ability. What makes them terrifying is their ability to switch gears mid-match:

They can grind long rallies if conditions are slow.
They can play full-attack mode indoors.
They are happy to defend deep, then flip the point with a single insane counter.

Are They Already an All-Time Great Pair?

Legacy talk usually compares them with legendary duos of the past. The case in their favour:

They have stacked multiple seasons with lots of titles.
They’re doing it in a field where more pairs are physically fit and tactically smart than ever before.
Their peak level is arguably as high as anything padel has seen.

Their weakness? Time. The longest dynasties lasted many, many years. If Coello & Tapia stay together and keep winning, we’ll be talking about them in the same breath as the greatest pairings ever.

Individual Legacies Inside the Team

Tapia:

Already seen as one of the most naturally gifted players ever.
Has grown from “talented but streaky” into a closer who loves big stages.

Coello:

Has the profile of a future GOAT left-side player.
If he keeps this level into his late twenties and thirties, he’ll be the reference point for the position.

Their partnership is not just about shared success; it’s accelerating each player’s individual legend.

What to Expect in Year 3

Key storylines:

Will other top teams find a reliable tactical blueprint against them?
Can they maintain the hunger after so much success?
Will physical wear and tear (especially on Tapia’s body) start to show across a long calendar?

If they remain healthy and motivated, another season of double-digit finals is on the table.

Practical Tasks

For coaches & analysts:

Rewatch three of their matches: one indoors, one outdoors, one in windy or slow conditions. Ask: what changes in their shot selection and positioning?
Create a “Coello & Tapia Patterns” sheet: list common patterns they use to win points (e.g., serve + third ball, lob + smash sequences).
Use short clips in training to show players how they reset points when they’re under pressure instead of forcing.