This Sunday, the Coello/Tapia pair once again caused a sensation by winning his 9th title of the season on the World Padel Tour. However, in recent weeks the Argentine has appeared with an arm bandage, suggesting a possible injury.

During an interview given at the microphone of the World Padel Tour, the “Mozart of Catamarca” has cast doubt on his participation in the Toulouse HPO in less than two weeks: “We need to rest to come back as soon as possible. Health comes first and I need to take a break to be 100% for the next tournaments".

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This live announcement created a certain tension on the set of Padel +.

For Laura Clergue, consultant for the channel and former French number 1, this announcement is not surprising: “He looks exhausted at the end of each game, he's exhausted. Every time he scores a point, he holds his arm. With Arturo, they hoped to hold out until the end of the Masters, and they did. We still have a little hope."

Of course, the reaction of the consultant, but especially of the organizer of the HPO in Toulouse, was not long in coming. Robin Haziza seems more pessimistic about the Argentinian's presence in the Pink City: “These are the hazards of the very high level. Tapia's words are important. I personally have the impression that he will not be there in Toulouse, his body language suggests it. He will take advantage of this break to take exams, disconnect, and there is the Master of Valladolid in three weeks. Maybe the idea is to come back 100% for this tournament. "

"The doubt in what he is saying lies in the fact that he is talking about weeks and not days…maybe it's time to stop before we hurt ourselves even more“, adds Laura Clergue.

The next step for Tapia will be to consult the doctor of the World Padel Tour. If the latter feels that he is able to play, then he will probably have to participate in the Toulouse Open. However, in what state of mind will he be? THE World Padel Tour will he take the risk of playing a player who is already physically weakened?

After Alejandra Salazar, White (suspended) and maybe Tapia, the packages are piling up before the big party in Toulouse. Nothing is official yet for the Argentinian. Case to follow.

Vincent Gallie

A fan of oval football, round ball but also racket sports, he was stung by the padel during his adolescence in Galicia. As comfortable in front of the camera as behind a microphone, Vince will be able to bring his vision and expertise as a fan of the little yellow ball.

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