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The Old Guard vs The New Wave
Galán/Lebrón vs Coello/Tapia
The defining partnership rivalry of the Premier Padel era. On one side: the most successful pair in modern padel history, a partnership of eleven years built on telepathic understanding. On the other: the sport's two most exciting young players, still learning how to destroy the very people who set the standard they're trying to beat. Every final between these four is an event.
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Alejandro Galán
22
67% wins
vs
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Arturo Coello
11
33% wins
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Key Moments
2022
World Padel Tour Finals
Galán/Lebrón def. Coello/Tapia — Coello and Tapia's first major final
🇪🇸 Alejandro Galán wins
2023
Paris Major
Galán/Lebrón def. Coello/Tapia in three sets
🇪🇸 Alejandro Galán wins
2024
Buenos Aires Major
Coello/Tapia def. Galán/Lebrón — first Major title over the old guard
🇪🇸 Arturo Coello wins
2025
London Major
Galán/Lebrón def. Coello/Tapia in final
🇪🇸 Alejandro Galán wins
Padel Wire Analysis
Galán and Lebrón's 2:1 winning ratio over Coello and Tapia flatters them slightly — the actual match quality has been remarkably even. The older pair win the finals; the younger pair have taken the semi-final scalps. The pendulum is slowly swinging.