Padel Conquers Roland Garros: A Historic Tournament for Coello-Tapia and Sánchez-Josemaría

October 8, 2024
Coello and Tapia
Sweet victory: Sanchez-Josemaría and Coello-Tapia with their trophies. PREMIER PADEL

A record-breaking crowd of over 13,000 fans filled the Philippe Chatrier Court to witness padel history as the world’s number one pairs, Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia, along with Ariana Sánchez and Paula Josemaría, retained their titles at the 2024 Paris Major. Their victories not only crowned them champions once again but also solidified their dominance in the rapidly growing world of padel.

The dynamic duos defended their Parisian crowns for the second year running, showcasing their extraordinary skill and chemistry in one of the sport’s most prestigious venues. The tournament was a triumph for padel, attracting 65,000 spectators over the week—setting a new attendance record for the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour. With a 73% rise in attendance compared to last year, the sport is spreading far beyond its traditional strongholds in Spain, Argentina, and Mexico, and is now capturing the imagination of fans across France and the world.

Coello and Tapia once again displayed their dominance, defeating their closest rivals, Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto, in a stunning 6-2, 6-1 victory that took just 55 minutes. Their relentless attack, impenetrable defense, and impeccable teamwork left the crowd in awe as they claimed their fifth consecutive title and 10th of the year. Their remarkable 103-11 match record, paired with their 25th consecutive win, has further widened the gap at the top of the FIP rankings, solidifying their status as the sport’s “Golden Boys.”

In the women’s final, Sánchez and Josemaría showed similar brilliance. The Spanish pair, already legends in the sport, secured their third Major of the year and eighth title of 2024 with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Delfi Brea and rising star Andrea Ustero. With this victory, they inched closer to the historic record of 36 titles held by Fernando Belasteguín and Pablo Lima, cementing their legacy in padel’s growing history.

This landmark tournament in Paris has set a new bar for padel as it continues its meteoric rise in popularity. With a captivating combination of skill, strategy, and athleticism, padel is rapidly establishing itself as a global sport to watch. And as fans left Philippe Chatrier buzzing with excitement, it’s clear that this is just the beginning of padel’s journey to worldwide recognition.

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