In recent years, paddle tennis has become one of the most practiced sports in Spainy The Revolt This Monday he had the visit of his “King Arthur”, the number 1 in the official men’s world paddle tennis ranking, Arturo Coelloat only 22 years old.
Also leader of the ranking Race in pairs with his partner, the Argentine Agustín Tapiathe duo won this weekend his tenth title of the yearbeing crowned champions at the Paris Major Premier Padel.
Arturo Coello’s message to the Mojados City Council
World number 1 in the two world rankings (the FIP men’s singles and the Premier Padel Race 2024 ranking in pairs), winner of 10 tournaments this yearhas now chained 25 victories without defeat and has won five consecutive titles. And all this, at only 22 years old. More than enough reasons for Arturo Coello to have sent a message from La Revuelta to the City Council of his town, Mojados (Valladolid), so that give your name to the municipal tracks.
The padel boom
It cannot be said that paddle tennis is a new sport in Spain – in fact, it has been practiced more or less popularly for several decades – but there has been an observed exponential growth of your practice in recent years. However, this boom has not been reflected in the popularity of the great international sports stars. It is the case of Arturo Coello, a 22-year-old Valladolid native who heads the world rankingsbut it does not enjoy the recognition, for example, of tennis players.
Who is Arturo Coello, the Spanish paddle tennis prodigy?
Arturo Coello was born on March 8, 2002 in Valladolid. Today he is considered one of the great promises of paddle tennis worldwide. The reason? Being only 22 years old and having managed to sneak among the elite players on the professional circuit, standing out for his firm technique and mentality that differentiate him from his peers in each tournament. Since his debut in World Padel Tour (WPT), Coello has been climbing positions with surprising speed, attracting the attention of both fans and experts of the sport.
Since he was just a child, the guest showed a special interest in racket sports, excelling first in tennis and later, completely turning to padel. His progression has been meteoric: in a short time, he went from being a young promise to establishing himself as one of the best players in the world. His game is characterized by his power in his shots, his ability to read the game and his agility on the court, which allows him to cover large areas with absolute ease.
Arturo Coello and Fernando Belasteguín
Paris Major Premier Padel Champion
One of his main achievements is having won multiple titles in the World Padel Tourthe most prestigious circuit in world padel. In 2023, Coello became champion in several tournaments in the WPTmany of them with their partner Fernando Belasteguínpadel legend and former world number one. This duo has been one of the most feared on the slopes, combining Bela’s experience with youth and energy by Coello. Together they have won tournaments like the Marbella Master and the Madrid Openconsolidating Arturo as a key figure on the international scene.
In addition to his success in World Padel TourCoello has left his mark in international competitions, including his participation in the world padel championships representing Spain. In 2022 he was part of the team that won the world runners-up, an achievement that shows its importance within the national team. 2023 was a particularly brilliant year for Arturo, as he also managed to position himself at the top of the WPT world rankings. This milestone is not only significant for your individual careerbut also for Spanish padel. In fact, it comes from winning alongside Agustín Tapia he Paris Major Premier Padelplayed on the Philippe Chatrier court at Roland Garros.
With his unstoppable projection, Arturo Coello is emerging as one of the great stars of padel in the coming years. At just 22 years old, he has a future full of opportunities ahead of him to continue expanding his record and consolidate himself as one of the best in sports history. His ambition, along with his innate talent, make him a player to watch, and there is no doubt that he will continue to surprise and excite padel fans around the world. Don’t miss his interview with David Broncano on The Revolt.
