Tapia and Coello are crowned in Argentina and aiming high
The inescapable confidence in two of the greatest talents in the world of padel didn't expect to be answered so quickly and effectively. Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia's crazy start to the season on the World Padel Tour has been unprecedented. Two wins in two attempts, pure efficiency. This time, as a result of a schoolyard canniness against two promising young players from the region.
The final of the La Rioja Open was the perfect simile of a schoolyard match. The "seniors" - this is only because of the age difference between them and their rivals - were up against the youngsters. Tino Libaak and Leo Augsburger are really 'kids'. At 17 and 18 years of age, they have already played in their first final, although they paid a high price for their inexperience. The bittersweet taste of their crushing defeat does not overshadow the incredible achievement after their sensational tournament.
Tapia and Coello had no qualms when it came to taking the cannon out for a walk. The forcefulness of the couple that has caused a sensation at the beginning of the year had no reply. They didn't even give the option to be answered. 42 minutes were more than enough for them, they delivered the task before the scheduled time. Little can be said about the match. The 6-1 6-0 perfectly defines what was seen on the court.
The Argentinian crowd carried the Catamarca-born Tapia, who was crowned the MVP of the final on home soil. To date, together with Coello, they have presented themselves as the rivals to beat this season. A single setback at the Premier Padel in Doha has prevented them from making a start to history. Chile will be the stage where they go from promises to a fearful reality for their rivals.
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