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Tapia and Coello come back stronger to reign at Premier Padel Qatar Major
The first Premier Padel major of the season surpassed expectations with epic action and extraordinary stories that culminated with Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello's second triumph of 2025.
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In an absolute masterpiece of a final match at the Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel, the first major tournament of the 2025 season, Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia elevated their game when it mattered most. The top-seeds defeated the red-hot, second-ranked pair Alejandro Galán – Federico Chingotto to lift their second title of the season in four tournaments played.
Watch the replay of the Premier Padel Qatar Major on Red Bull TV:
Final – Qatar Major
See the two remaining teams battle it out for the top prize at the Qatar Major Premier Padel tournament.
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The padel kings reclaim their throne
It hasn’t been an easy start to the season for the world's top seeds Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello. Despite a promising beginning that saw them lift the trophy at the Riyadh P1, the inaugural event of the season, Agustín Tapia has been dealing with a hand injury since then that has prevented the pair from performing at their best level. This prompted their surprising semi-final exit in the Miami P1 against third-ranked pair Juan Lebrón – Franco Stupazcuk.
With Tapia fully recovered, it was showtime in Qatar. In the most anticipated final in the padel world against Miami and Santiago tournament winners Alejandro Galán – Federico Chingotto, Tapia and Coello's relentless pace made the difference.
The first set was packed with highlights, as both teams fought tooth and nail to get to the tie break. Coello and Tapia's heavy pressure at the net forced Chingotto to err two consecutive lobs at 5-4, deciding the set in favor of the top seeds 7-4.
Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto fought hard against the top seeds
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In the second set, Tapia and Coello immediately picked up the pace to a level that seems reserved only for them. Chingotto and Galán couldn't figure out a way to slow them down and before they could start to contain their opponents, Tapia and Coello had already put the decisive 6-2 on the scoreboard that allowed them to lift their second trophy of the season and repeat their Qatar Major crown from last year. The battle between the top two seeds will likely continue to be one of the season's main storylines.
Third-seeded pairing Juan Lebrón - Franco Stupaczuk had to withdraw from Qatar, with 'Stupa' sustaining an injury that will also keep him out for the upcoming Brussels P2 event. With his teammate unable to compete, Juan Lebrón, will pair up with lefty Álex Ruiz for the Belgium stop.
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Three-in-a-row for Triay and Brea
The women's tournament needed a high-stakes final after the previous final showdown at the Santiago P1 was suspended due to high humidity and rain that made it impossible to keep playing.
The Qatar Major final provided fans with a chance for redemption, replaying the Santiago P1 final that never was: an epic matchup between the world’s top two seeds Ariana Sánchez – Paula Josemaría and second-seeded Gemma Triay – Delfina Brea.
Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea proved unstoppable in Doha
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From the start both teams showed why they're the top two pairs in the world, playing an extremely precise and strong brand of padel. Despite Sánchez and Josemaría grabbing an early lead in the first set, Triay and Brea seemed to hold on to the momentum they were bringing into the tournament to turn the tables and win the first set 6-4.
The second set followed an almost identical script, with Josemaría and Sánchez unable to hold on to the 4-1 lead they were enjoying and Triay – Brea going after the comeback with their signature mix of aggressive shots and exquisite tactics. They achieved their goal of surprising the top pair to win 6-4, 6-4.
Just like in the men's side, the clash between the top two seeds is marking the start of the season, with the power dynamics clearly shifting for now to Triay and Brea's side. They're currently the most dominant team on tour and will look to extend their incredible streak to four consecutive wins in the next tournament.
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Padel and glamour take center stage in Qatar’s capital
Returning to the Khalifa International Complex, the 2025 Qatar Major saw Premier Padel's finest athletes battle it out in front of passionate fans and padel-enthusiastic celebrities like football legends Steven Gerrard, Javier Pastore and David Villa, YouTube star MrBeast and F1 driver George Russell.
The brightest padel stars in the world once again left crowds speechless with their playing level, inventing new angles, reactions and shots that made the worldwide audience jump out of their seats.
Qatar has set the benchmark for the upcoming Major tournaments
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During the semi-final match between third-seeded Coki Nieto – Mike Yanguas and top-seeded Agustín Tapia – Arturo Coello, Tapia deceived his opponents and showed his quick reflexes with a perfectly placed block to a massive smash, while in the other semi-final clash between Galán – Chingotto and sixth-seeded Lucas Bergamini – Paquito Navarro, Bergamini recovered a spin-heavy shot by Chingotto with a beautiful, crafty shot between his legs that turned into a magical winner.
In the women's semi between top-seeded Ariana Sánchez – Paula Josemaría and third-seeded Claudia Fernández – Bea González, Fernández hit an improbable winner across the court when it seemed impossible.
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Up next: the Brussels P2
Premier Padel will return to Europe for the Lotto Brussels Premier Padel P2 presented by Belfius from April 21–27. This is the last event before a four-week hiatus until the Asunción P2 from May 19–25. With this break rapidly approaching, the Brussels P2 will be key to determining which teams end this first part of the season on a high note and who will need to significantly improve to come back stronger.
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