Coello-Tapia refine understanding and dream big: now they challenge Stupa-Di Nenno

Some had called them a “puzzle” difficult to frame, but when put to the test the feeling proved to be excellent. Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, together since the beginning of 2023, gained the third win in a row at BNL Italy Major Premier Padel and booked a well-deserved place for the Roman Major semifinal, fuelling the convictions of those who consider them the main alternative for the title to the great champions Lebron and Galan.

In a “Nicola Pietrangeli” where it was difficult to find a space to sit down, the number 4 seeded players once again prevailed in straight sets, beating 6-3 7-6 Lucas Bergamini and Victor Ruiz, finalists at the PP1 in Milan. It was their debut on the court dedicated to one of the Italian tennis iconic players and the impression was excellent. “I really wanted to play there, I didn’t think it would happen and therefore, when I found out, I was very happy“, said Spanish Coello, “It is peculiar to see these statues and these marbles: these are images that will remain with me forever, even if it will certainly be nice to return to Central on Saturday“.

Yes, because the time to recharge the batteries is very short, the climb towards glory of this in form couple expects them to take the field again for a place in the final: Argentines Stupaczuk and Di Nenno will be on Coello and Tapia‘s path. Unlike their rivals, the Superpibes in this tournament have always come from behind in the third set, showing great mental strength and the desire to never give up. Also against compatriots Sanchez-Capra, the Superpibes lost the first set in the tie-break, but then reacted and finished 7-6, 6-4.

“We put a lot of heart into it and I want to congratulate Franco, who played a partidazo“, Di Nenno‘s words, “We would never want to lose, this is the most important tournament for us. We are very happy but also very tired …“. He is used to fighting, since seven years ago he was the only survivor of a car crash in which his two best friends died. And he felt the congratulations returned by his partner. “Congratulations to Martin, because we never lose our minds: we don’t like to lose!”, said Stupaczuk, “It was a great show, now we hope to celebrate the semi-final with a win“.

Obviously, it won’t be easy to convince Tapia and Coello. “We met each other with Arturo on the court and our understanding improves from time to time“, warns Tapia, “The leader is sometimes one and sometimes the other, we help each other and try to go in our direction. We can always improve and we try to do it every day“. The bar is raised, but the finish line is less and less far away…