LArturo Coello's departure to the United States, a choice that interrogates on the circuit. The world number 1 has decided to train in Miami, an unusual destination for a player of his caliber.

In the evening show of Padel On Canal +, the consultants returned to this theme.

Robin Haziza reacts with a hint of skepticism:

"It's a questionable choice. Who will he train with? What sparring partners will he have there?"

He recalls that The nerve center of padel remains in Spain and Argentina, where most of the best players train together.

"We must not forget that the world's padel elite is in Spain. The work environment, the quality of the opponents in training, everything is there."

Arturo Coello chooses Miami as his new residence in 2025, consequences with Tapia?

Why did Coello make this choice?

Coello did not settle in the United States full time., but it alternates between Spain and Miami. Robin Haziza details Coello's strategy :

"He did three weeks of pre-season in Spain, with very intense physical preparation. Then he arrived in Miami to play in an unofficial event, the Reserve Cup, which brings together the best players in the world."

Laura Clergue emphasizes that this choice is also a financial opportunity :

"Financially, he's doing well by moving to Miami. But he said he's willing to come back to Spain if it impacts his performance."

She insists that his partnership with Agustin Tapia will not necessarily be affected by distance:

"He wasn't training in the same place as Agustin Tapia before. They're on the move all the time, so it doesn't fundamentally change their routine."

Laura Clergue confirms this analysis:

"Anyway, he didn't live in the same place as Agustin Tapia before, so it doesn't change their way of training that much."

A change that could impact his level of play?

Robin Haziza, who spoke with Coello during The Hexagon Cup in Madrid, sharing informations on its preparation:

"I spoke to him in Madrid, and he told me that his training in Spain had been very intense. His time in Miami was more media-friendly than anything else. He took part in the Reserve Cup, a tournament that included Paul Pogba and other sports stars."

"He's not completely moving away from the top level. He's going to continue to play all the big tournaments in Spain and Argentina, so his level shouldn't suffer."

A publicity stunt for padel in the United States?

Sébastien Heulot brings a further insight into this strategic choice :

"Miami is not just a personal choice. It is also a big communication coup for padel in the United States. Premier Padel wants to conquer the American market, and having Coello based there is a strong message."

Laura Clergue adds that "The International Federation of Padel surely has a goal in mind: to bring in Padel at the Olympic Games. Establishing a presence in the United States is strategic for that.”

Doubts about the effectiveness of this decision

Robin Haziza concludes with a note of caution :

"This choice could be good for communication and for business, but sportingly, we will have to see. Training far from the main circuit and the best players on a daily basis is a risk. If he feels that his level is dropping, he will have to return to Spain quickly."

For Laura Clergue "It's a test. If it works well, other players could do the same. But if his performances drop, he will quickly return to Madrid or Barcelona."

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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