(Still dont know what padela.k.a.
the fastest-growing sport in the worldis?Read this.)
Vogue: Where are you right now, Arturo, and what have you been doing today?
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Growing up in Spain, was padel always part of your world?
In South Americaparticularly Argentinaits big, and yeah, Im seeing a lot of interest in the US.
The growth has been exponential in the last year or year and a half.
Coello on the court during the 2023 BNL Italy Major Premier Padel tournament.
Anybody that has a small taste of padel generally loves it.
When you were growing up, did you try both tennis and padel, but just liked padel more?
Or was it more popular?
Im curious why you would choose one over the other.
How old were you when you realized that padel was something that you might make a career out of?
What doyouthink makes you better than others?
Coello on the court during the 2023 BNL Italy Major Premier Padel tournament.
Basically you’re free to divide this into pre-season training and then in-season training.
Do you watch other sports or play other sports even casually?
And if so, which ones?
I also watch Formula One, and I loveMotoGP.
Do you have a favorite rider?
Jorge Martin [a Spanish rider who currently leads the world championship standings].
We have a good relationship, actuallywe talk to each other a lot.
Were trying to find a time where I can take Jorge out to play some padel.
Youve met Rafael Nadal once or twicewhat was that experience like?
Hes always been so very kind, but we were able to chat a bit more in Madrid.
Whats your level of fame right now?
Do people stop you in the street for selfies, or are you still just living your normal life?
Do people ever think that thats what you play, or is this our own particular problem?
So I think this ignorance should be corrected quickly!
