Giants Return to the Throne: Coello-Tapia and Brea-Triay Conquer Rome Major

The historic clay grounds of the Foro Italico stadium in Rome witnessed a historic week of padel. The BNL Italy Major wrapped up with massive fanfare. The tournament crowned Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia for the men. It also crowned Delfina Brea and Gemma Triay for the women. Both pairs entered the week as the world number ones. They left as champions. This double victory put an end to a few tough months without a Major trophy for both teams.

Coello and Tapia Regain Their Crown

The men’s final brought the ultimate dream matchup to the center court. Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia faced off against their fiercest rivals, Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto. The crowd of over 9,000 fans was treated to a masterclass of power and strategy.
Coello and Tapia played flawless padel all week. They did not drop a single set during the entire tournament. The final match was highly intense, but the number ones held their nerve. They secured the victory with a tight score of 7-5, 7-6.
This specific win carries huge weight for padel history. With this title, Arturo Coello became the first player ever to win 10 Premier Padel Major trophies. The victory solidifies their position at the very top of the world rankings.

Brea and Triay Defend the Kingdom

The women’s side brought just as much drama and emotion. Delfina “Delfi” Brea and Gemma Triay stepped onto the court with immense padel vinci pressure on their shoulders. They had suffered a frustrating streak of five straight losses in recent tournament finals.
However, Rome proved to be their safe haven. The duo successfully defended their Italy Major title by defeating Ariana Sánchez and Andrea Ustero. Brea and Triay dominated the first set completely. They then fought through a tough second set to win the match 6-1, 7-5.
The emotional victory proved that Brea and Triay are still the team to beat when the stakes are highest.

A Week of Historic Records

The 2026 Italy Major will not just be remembered for its champions. It will also be remembered for breaking the clock. During the women’s semi-final match, fans witnessed history.
The team of Sánchez and Ustero battled Josemaría and González in a grueling match. The contest lasted a staggering four hours and 12 minutes. This marathon performance officially became the longest match ever played in the history of the Premier Padel tour.
With the Rome trophies handed out, the players have no time to rest. The professional tour moves immediately to Spain for the Valencia Premier Padel P1 event.

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