Dream final between world No. 1s Coello/Tapia against the most fan-supported pair at Italy Major Premier padel : Chingotto / Paquito.

Missed opportunities for Paquito / Fede

Paquito and Fede must seize every opportunity in this game. From the start of the first set, during Tapia's first service game, Paco and Fede missed two great break chances. Following two untimely unforced errors, Coello seized the opportunity to win this service game with a powerful smash.

Lobs are undeniably a challenge in this night session match. Players struggle to see the ball well when the lobs are very high.

The game continues with break opportunities on both sides. We are witnessing spectacular exchanges, such as this exceptional break point rescue from Paquito and Fede, who manage to put Tapia down, at 3/2 in the first set.

“Eating” Coello is not enough

We hear Paco advising his partner to “eat” Coello in his diagonal which returns more and more strongly in this first set, after having had some difficulties with the high balls at the start of the set.

Towards the end of the first set, the pace picks up considerably. Coello starts hitting very hard.

Argentinian coach Gaby Reca advises his players to direct their first end towards Tapia. Coello's counter-attacks are more and more numerous.

At 5 everywhere, Coello / Tapia chained 8 consecutive points. She's moving up a gear. Tapia and Coello accelerate at the right time and take control of the net. We see the Spaniard cut the trajectories and surprise his opponents. Consequence: 7/5.

Of the four sets played against Coello / Tapia, Chingotto / Paquito lost with a score of 7/5. It is their best performance against the Franco-Argentinian pair, although they are aiming much better.

A second set that puts some spice back

At the start of the second set, Paquito and Fede were undeterred and got two break points. The first is the good one! The Paquito / Fede tandem is relaunched with a break from the start of this second set.

However, beware of “Air Tapia”, which is also capable of unleashing smashes behind the baseline.

Despite this, Fede / Paco maintain their advantage until the eighth game. The Andalusian makes a big mistake on the backhand volley, offering the break to Tapia / Coello. The score is 4 everywhere.

Afterwards, a bad return game allows Tapia / Coello to take the lead, leading 5/4 in the second set.

However, the outsiders show their combativeness and manage to perform an excellent service game to equalize at 5 everywhere.

Tapia: “I play with an animal”

Viewers want more. The score is 6 everywhere and the tie-break, under high tension, begins.

This one starts badly for Chingotto with a bad lob, which Tapia turns into a superb smash. But Fede does not lack resources and manages a very good grid on Coello to equalize at 1 everywhere.

However, Chingotto again makes some costly mistakes, while Tapia and Coello only make wise choices. The score is 5/1. The world numbers 1 are only two points away from victory.

The spectators hope for a third set, but Tapia does not hear it that way. He obtains his first title on the circuit Premier Padel. 7-2 in the tie-break.

Tapia / Coello win their first duo title on the circuit Premier Padel. For Coello, this is his second title, after that obtained in Mexico alongside Fernando Belasteguin.

Tapia and Coello are now the new Masters of Rome.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.

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