Coello and Tapia win 13th title of 2026 at Kuwait Major as Triay makes padel history with 59th crown

Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia won the Premier Padel Kuwait Major on Saturday, 31 October. The top seeds beat Juan Tello and Maximiliano Arce 6-1, 6-1 in the final in 56 minutes. It was their 13th title of 2026. In the women's final, Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea came from a set down to beat Ariana Sanchez and Andrea Ustero 3-6, 6-1, 6-1, and Triay's win made her the most decorated player in the history of women's padel.

Coello and Tapia untouchable again

The Spanish-Argentine world No.1 pair did not drop a set on their way to the final, according to Red Bull's tournament report. The second seeds, Alejandro Galan and Federico Chingotto, were missing after Galan withdrew injured.

Coello and Tapia have also secured the men's year-end No.1 ranking for a fourth consecutive season. Three events remain on the 2026 calendar: the Dubai P1, the Mexico Major and the season-ending Finals in Barcelona. That gives them three chances to equal or beat their single-season record of 14 titles.

A first final for Tello and Arce

Ninth seeds Juan Tello and Maximiliano Arce made the most of the open draw. They survived two tough three-set matches early in the week and reached their first Premier Padel final as a pair. It was also Arce's first final on the tour.

Triay and Brea fight back

The women's title was much harder won. Triay and Brea were the top seeds, and their semi-final against Claudia Fernandez and Martina Calvo lasted 3 hours 7 minutes. They won it 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3).

In the other semi-final, third seeds Sanchez and Ustero spent 3 hours 44 minutes beating second seeds Bea Gonzalez and Paula Josemaria. They lost the first set 6-4, then won two tie-breaks, 7-6 (7-5) and 7-6 (7-4).

Sanchez and Ustero won the opening set of the final 6-3. The top seeds then won 12 of the last 14 games to take the title in 1 hour 57 minutes. It was their seventh Premier Padel title of 2026.

Triay's career title count now stands at 59, which Red Bull says is a record in women's padel. She and Brea lead the women's FIP Race by 2,780 points, with 4,500 still available across the last three events. They are trying to finish as world No.1 for a second straight season.

Kuwait steps up to Major status

This was Kuwait's first year as a Major, the top tier of the Premier Padel tour. The event was played at The Arena Kuwait, ran from 23 to 31 October, and carried prize money of just over €1.04 million. KUNA reported that 240 male and female players took part. Kuwait Times reported that Bader Al-Kharafi, chairman of organiser BNK Holding, described Major status as "the Grand Slam of padel".

The tour now has a week off before the Dubai P1 in the second week of November.

Key takeaways

• Coello and Tapia beat Tello and Arce 6-1, 6-1 in 56 minutes to win the Kuwait Major, their 13th title of 2026.
• They have secured the men's year-end No.1 ranking for a fourth straight year and can still equal or beat their record of 14 titles in a season.
• Triay and Brea beat Sanchez and Ustero 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 for their seventh title of the year.
• Triay's 59th career title is a record in women's padel.
• The next event is the Dubai P1 in mid-November, followed by the Mexico Major and the Barcelona Finals.

FAQ

Who won the 2026 Premier Padel Kuwait Major? Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia won the men's title, and Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea won the women's title. Both finals were played on 31 October 2026.

How many titles have Coello and Tapia won in 2026? Thirteen. They have three events left to equal or beat their single-season record of 14.

What is next on the Premier Padel calendar? The Dubai P1 in mid-November, then the Mexico Major and the season-ending Finals in Barcelona.

Sources: Red Bull, Times Kuwait (KUNA), Kuwait Times, Wikipedia (2026 Kuwait Major)