Quick Facts: Arturo Coello
Age: 24 · Nationality: Spanish · Ranking: World No. 1, Premier Padel
Known for: Volley, one-handed backhand slap · Eight Sleep athlete
Youngest player ever to reach World No. 1 in professional padel
At 24, Arturo Coello isn’t just the best padel player in the world — he’s redefining what peak performance looks like off the court. From his relentless training philosophy to a pre-match playlist that surprises everyone who hears it, Coello brings the same intensity to recovery as he does to competition.
We sat down with the world’s No. 1 padel player for a behind-the-scenes conversation about sacrifice, sleep rituals, and what it actually takes to stay at the top.
Why padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world right now
Before we get into the man, a word on the sport — because if you’ve been seeing ‘padel’ everywhere lately, you’re not imagining it.
Padel is a racquet sport played in doubles on an enclosed glass-and-mesh court roughly one-third the size of a tennis court. It borrows tennis’s scoring and squash’s walls, producing a game that’s faster to learn than either — and, according to most people who try it, immediately addictive.
The numbers back that up. There are now over 25 million active padel players worldwide, and the sport is growing faster than any other racquet sport on earth. From its stronghold in Spain and Argentina, padel has expanded aggressively into Italy, the Middle East, Scandinavia, and the United States — where new clubs are opening in Miami, New York, and Los Angeles at a pace that has the tennis world paying close attention.
The professional circuit — Premier Padel — now draws players, sponsors, and audiences that rival established ATP Tour and WTA Tour events in key markets. Miami’s P1 is one of its marquee stops.
At the center of all of it is Arturo Coello: 24 years old, World No. 1, and the face of a sport that is no longer niche.
10 things you didn’t know about Arturo Coello
1. He gave up a normal childhood to become the best padel player in the world
While most kids were making weekend plans, Arturo Coello was on the court. He committed to padel at an age when most players are still exploring the sport — a sacrifice that forged the extraordinary discipline behind every title he’s won since.
That early dedication is a common thread among elite padel players who reach the top: the sacrifices start young, and they compound over time.
2. His favorite shot is the volley — and his deadliest is even more surprising
Ask Arturo Coello which shot defines his game and the answer comes immediately: the volley. But his most dangerous weapon is something else entirely. The wall spin — an advanced padel technique that requires precise timing and spatial awareness — is the shot that separates recreational players from world-class competitors.
3. His secret weapon: the one-handed backhand slap
Behind the composed exterior of the world’s No. 1 padel player hides a shot most opponents never see coming: the one-handed backhand slap. It’s deceptive, it’s powerful, and by the time opponents recognize it, the point is already over. It’s become one of the most recognizable weapons in professional padel.
4. His sleep rituals are non-negotiable, here’s exactly what he does
Arturo Coello treats sleep like a training session. His pre-bed routine is strict and simple: phone goes away, no exceptions. No social media, no video, no late-night scrolling.
Each morning, the first thing he checks isn’t the news or his messages — it’s the Eight Sleep app. He reviews his sleep data, monitors his HRV, and uses that information to inform how he approaches the day’s training load.
This approach is backed by sleep science. Research shows that high-attention phone content before bed costs athletes up to 12 fewer minutes of sleep per night — equivalent to 1.5 hours per week.** For a World No. 1 competitor, those are hours of recovery he simply cannot afford to lose.
Arturo sleeps on the Eight Sleep Pod — clinically shown to deliver up to 34% more deep sleep and up to a 17% increase in HRV.* His data-driven recovery routine is a core reason Eight Sleep partnered with him as an elite athlete.
5. His biggest dream has nothing to do with padel
World Championships are career-defining. But when Arturo Coello describes his ultimate dream, padel doesn’t enter the conversation. He wants to build a family. Titles define the career. Family defines life.
6. He’s a serious movie buff with two all-time favorites
Away from the court, Arturo Coello is a devoted film fan. His all-time favorites — The Godfather and The Shawshank Redemption — aren’t casual watches. He knows The Godfather by heart. Every line, every scene.
7. His Hollywood idol is Jack Nicholson
If Arturo could model himself after any actor, it would be Jack Nicholson — the intensity, the presence, the effortless command of any room. And if he could step into any film for a single day? The Last Samurai. No hesitation.
8. The win that defined him and the loss that shaped him
Proudest moment: winning the World Championship. The kind of result that validates years of sacrifice.
Hardest moment: losing the decisive point in the World Cup Final in Dubai. An experience Coello describes as making him feel utterly powerless — the kind of loss that changes how a champion competes under pressure. For the world’s No. 1 padel player, that match in Dubai shaped everything that came after.
9. He listens to Ludovico Einaudi before every single match
Before stepping on court, Arturo Coello plays “Experience” by Ludovico Einaudi. Every time, without exception. No hype tracks. No bass-heavy playlists. Just a piano piece that shifts his mind from preparation to performance — and reliably puts the world’s No. 1 in game mode.
10. Off court, he’s the opposite of what you’d expect
On court: intense, locked in, relentless. Off court: relaxed, smiley, always laughing.
The contrast surprises fans who only see Coello compete. But the ability to fully switch off — to be genuinely present and at ease away from competition — is itself a performance skill. Elite recovery, mental and physical, depends on it. It’s part of what makes him the best in the world.
How sleep powers Arturo Coello’s performance on the Padel Court
Elite padel performance isn’t built between the lines of the court. It’s built overnight.
Sleep is where the body repairs muscle tissue, consolidates motor memory, and restores the heart rate variability (HRV) that determines how well an athlete performs under pressure the following day. For the world’s No. 1 padel player, sleep isn’t a supplement to training — it is training.
Arturo Coello sleeps on the Eight Sleep Pod — the same technology clinically shown to deliver up to 34% more deep sleep and up to a 17% increase in HRV.* His routine — phone-free evenings, morning sleep data reviews, and temperature-controlled sleep — mirrors what 500M+ hours of aggregate sleep data consistently demonstrate: the conditions around sleep matter as much as the hours spent in bed.
FAQs about Arturo Coello
Who is Arturo Coello?
Arturo Coello is a 24-year-old Spanish professional padel player and the current World No. 1 in the Premier Padel rankings. He is the youngest player to reach the top spot and is known for his powerful volley, one-handed backhand slap, and highly disciplined recovery routine. He is an Eight Sleep athlete.
What sport does Arturo Coello play?
Arturo Coello plays padel — a racquet sport played in doubles on an enclosed court roughly one-third the size of a tennis court. Padel combines elements of tennis and squash and is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, with more than 25 million active players globally.
What is padel and why is it growing so fast?
Padel is an enclosed-court racquet sport that combines tennis and squash. It’s easier to learn than tennis, naturally social as a doubles format, and requires less space to build courts — making it one of the most scalable sports in the world. From a base in Spain and Argentina, padel has expanded into over 90 countries. The Premier Padel circuit, backed by the ITF, has brought professional structure and global broadcast reach that is accelerating mainstream awareness, particularly in the US, UK, and Italy.
What is Arturo Coello’s signature shot?
Arturo Coello’s most recognized shot is his one-handed backhand slap — a deceptive, powerful strike that catches opponents off guard. His favorite shot to play is the volley, and his most technically challenging is the wall spin.
How does Arturo Coello recover after matches?
Arturo Coello follows a strict sleep-first recovery routine. He puts his phone away before bed, avoids screen content that disrupts sleep onset, and sleeps on the Eight Sleep Pod. Every morning, he reviews his sleep metrics and HRV data using the Eight Sleep app.
What is Arturo Coello’s pre-match routine?
Before every match, Arturo Coello listens to “Experience” by Ludovico Einaudi — without exception. The piece serves as his mental transition from preparation to competition mode.
Does Arturo Coello use Eight Sleep?
Yes. Arturo Coello is an Eight Sleep athlete and sleeps on the Pod. He uses the Eight Sleep app each morning to review his sleep data and HRV as part of his daily recovery protocol.
What are Arturo Coello’s biggest career moments?
Coello’s proudest moment is winning the World Championship. His hardest was losing the decisive point in the World Cup Final in Dubai — a loss he describes as leaving him feeling utterly powerless, and one that shaped how he competes under pressure.
What movies does Arturo Coello like?
Arturo Coello’s all-time favorite films are The Godfather and The Shawshank Redemption. He knows The Godfather dialogue by heart. His favorite actor is Jack Nicholson.
