Coki Nieto et mike yanguas will reform their duo, an association that had already seen the light of day in 2022. Officially confirmed, this new step arouses curiosity and expectations as the two players embark on an ambitious project.

A pair in full confidence

After an emotional 2024 season, the two players are approaching their new collaboration with great confidence. Coki Nieto ended the year in style by winning the Premier Padel Finals, his biggest result to date, beating the invincibles Tapia and Coello during the final.

For its part, mike yanguas also marked the season, notably thanks to his association with Franco Stupaczuk, which led to some great victories, such as his two consecutive successes against Chingotto and Galán and their title to Newgiza P2His level of play has continued to improve, suggesting promising potential for this new collaboration.

A dynamic to balance

While this association brings its share of promises, it also raises strategic questions. Coki Nieto, recognized as one of the best left defenders in the circuit, has built his success in 2024 thanks to his solidity. However, by associating with mike yanguas, a right-hander, he loses a key asset he had with Jon sanz, his former left-handed partner. The presence of a left-hander allowed them to cover a larger area of ​​the field and offered a natural option to close out points in the offensive phases. Now, with a right-hander like Yanguas, the pair will have to rethink their offensive strategy.

The big question will be: Can Mike Yanguas fully assume the role of striker? Indeed Yanguas has offensive qualities and has shown his ability to impose a fast pace. His explosive play and versatility on the field make him a natural candidate to assume this leadership role in the offensive phases. However, the challenge will be to maintain the balance: to shine in this role while compensating for the absence of a left-hander, which will require significant adaptation. For his part Coki Nieto will also have to work on his offensive approaches so as not to unbalance the pair too much.

Outlook for 2025

Coki and Mike could quickly establish themselves as a solid pair in the draws. While the quarter-finals seem to be a realistic base, their potential allows them to envisage even more ambitious results. The role of their future coach will also be crucial in structuring their strategy and making the most of their respective strengths.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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