World No. 1 Arturo Coello praises Dubai's padel growth and talks partnership with Agustin Tapia
Dubai: World No. 1 padel player Arturo Coello believes the UAE has the potential to become a major centre for the sport in the Middle East, pointing to the investment and atmosphere being created in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Speaking exclusively to Gulf News during the premiere of an episode of 'Dreams ' by Eight Sleep, in which he discussed his career, the Spanish star praised the country’s growing…
World No. 1 padel player Arturo Coello has expressed his admiration for Dubai's growing padel scene and discussed a potential partnership with fellow player Agustin Tapia. Coello praised the UAE for its investment and atmosphere being created in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, stating that the country is rapidly becoming a major centre for the sport in the Middle East.
He also highlighted the importance of trust and friendship between partners, noting that his relationship with Tapia is unique due to their similar age and shared experiences outside of the sport. Coello expects padel to become more accessible in the UAE as more facilities open, drawing a parallel to Spain's development of the sport.
He also dismissed the notion that padel and tennis are competing against each other, emphasizing that both sports have their own merits and should be enjoyed independently.
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