Tapia, Coello take Modon Abu Dhabi Padel Master honours

The Modon Abu Dhabi Padel Master 2023 saw high octane fight with Agustin Tapia-Arturo Coello and Ariana Sanchez-Paula Josemaria teams securing the men’s and women’s tournaments.

The final of the World Padel Tour season opener was played out in front of a sold-out crowd at Bab Al Nojoum in Abu Dhabi’s Hudayriyat Island.

The tournament witnessed some of the world’s top players battle it out in the custom-built court on the beach.

In the men’s final, third-ranked Tapia and No. 5 Arturo Coello defeated top ranked pair of Alejandro Galan and Juan Lebron (7-6, 6-3).

In women’s category, No. 3 Ariana Sanchez and Paula Josemaria clinched the title by beating No.1 Alejandra Salazar and Gemma Triay (6-3, 6-3).

The winning duos were excited at bagging the highest-ever World Padel Tour points haul of 2,000 points.

Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Padel Association, presented the trophies to the winners. Sanchez and Coello were also bestowed the ‘Most Valuable Player’ award in their respective categories.

Aref Al Awani, general secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, noted that the UAE Capital has cemented its position as a premier host of world-class sporting events.

“The Modon Abu Dhabi Padel Master has proven to be a resounding success, not only for the players and spectators, but for the entire regional sports industry,” Al Awani said.