Tapia and Coello stopped at 27: a historic series that redefines modern padel

The streak ended in Pretoria, but it will go down in history. Defeated in the semifinals by Javi Leal and Fran Guerrero, Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello saw their incredible run of 27 consecutive finals come to an end. This unprecedented record surpasses the previous mark held by Fernando Belasteguín and Juan Martín Díaz and testifies to their dominance in modern padel.

Pretoria brings to an end a seemingly untouchable run.

For several months, Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello gave the impression of being present every Sunday. Tournament after tournament, the world number 1s reached final after final, until they achieved a number that many considered unimaginable: 27 consecutive finals .

This incredible series finally came to an end in Pretoria P1 Where Javi Leal and Fran Guerrero achieved a remarkable feat by eliminating the world ranking leaders in the semi-finals.

A defeat which obviously does not call into question the significance of their performance.

Monumental achievement: Leal and Guerrero end Coello and Tapia's winning streak and advance to the final in Pretoria

A record that had belonged to Bela and Juan Martín for almost twenty years

For a long time, the figure of 22 consecutive finals seemed inaccessible.

Fernando Belasteguín and Juan Martín Díaz had established this benchmark during their undisputed dominance of the circuit, also stringing together 22 consecutive titles and remaining undefeated for almost two years.

In Rome, at the Italy Major 2026, Tapia and Coello had already surpassed this mark by competing in a 23th consecutive final They then raised the record to 27 before their journey was interrupted in South Africa.

Dominating a circuit more crowded than ever

Beyond the simple number, this series impresses with the context in which it was produced.

Modern padel has little in common with the padel of the Bela/Juan Martín era. The draws are tougher, there's more travel involved, and the number of title contenders is much higher.

As Marca points out, this performance is not solely explained by the talent of the two players, but also by their "Regularity," their "resilience," and their ability to manage weeks when everything isn't perfect A consistency that has allowed them to remain at the top despite ever-increasing competition.

The longest series of finals in history

According to data compiled by Padel Intelligence Here are the longest streaks of consecutive finals on the professional circuit:

Pair	Consecutive finals
Tapia / Coello	27
Belasteguín / Juan Martín Díaz	22
Galan / Chingotto	14
Gemma Triay / Alejandra Salazar	14
Gemma Triay / Delfi Brea	13
Bela / Lima	12
Ari Sánchez / Paula Josemaría	11
Majo / Mapi Sánchez Alayeto	10
Marta Marrero / Alejandra Salazar	10

At men's, Ale Galán and Fede Chingotto now occupy third place with 14 consecutive finals ahead of Fernando Belasteguín and Pablo Lima (12).

In the women's table, Gemma Triay and Alejandra Salazar They remain the benchmark with 14 consecutive finals. Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea seemed capable of equaling, or even surpassing, this mark, but their defeat in the semi-finals of the P1 of Valence stopped their streak at 13.

A record that speaks volumes about their dominance

A succession of finals does not only reward the level of play of a pair. It also reflects their ability to play in a series of tournaments, to manage pressure, to perform even on more difficult days and to maintain an exceptional level of performance throughout the season.

The record of 27 consecutive finals is now registered in the names of Tapia and Coello. And given the current strength of the circuit, it could well remain a benchmark for many years to come.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!