Agustín Tapia out due to injury, Arturo Coello will play with Thomas Leygue at Brussels P2! Following the injury to the right hand ofAgustín Tapia, the Argentinian player was forced to withdraw from the next tournaments of personalised tour Premier Padel. His usual partner, Arturo Coello, then made a surprising choice: he will join forces with the Thomas Leygue, French number 1, from the Brussels P2 (April 20 to 27, 2025)An exceptional opportunity for the young Frenchman, who will team up with the world number 1 in a major tournament.

An increasingly visible discomfort

Already in difficulty during the last meetings, Tapia had shown signs of discomfort, notably during the tournament of Santiago P1, where despite his presence on the track, he seemed far from his best level. Two consecutive defeats and an unusual play on the field quickly gave rise to doubts, now confirmed: The player could participate in the Major, but would have to skip P2.

A historic opportunity for Thomas Leygue

But as is often the case, one man's misfortune is another man's gain. And this time, it's Frenchman Thomas Leygue, current French number 1, which is found propelled to the forefront of the international scene. Still unimaginable a few days ago, the news is now official: Arturo Coello, orphan of Tapia, will team up with Leygue during the Brussels P2, 20 in April 27 2025.

Thomas Leygue : "For me, it's obviously an unexpected opportunity, although I wish Agustín Tapia a good recovery. Above all, he should take his time and not worry."

Arturo Coello : "I'm very happy to be playing with Thomas Leygue. I've been following him for a while. I had the choice between not playing, or participating in the P2 in Brussels. Well, it's done, and validated."

Coello – Leygue: an unexpected association

Above the ranking which separates the two players, this alliance surprised more than one observer. Coello, world number 1, joins forces with a partner he barely knows, but in whom he seems to place his trust to face this moment of transition. For Thomas Leygue, this opportunity is simply unbelievable : he will be able to play alongside the best player in the world, in a tournament major circuit Premier Padel.

This is a golden operation for the French, who goes like this benefit from a unique exposure and experience at the highest level. The perfect opportunity for Leygue to take a step forward in his career... and why not, surprise in Belgium !

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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