BNL Italy Major
Coello and Tapia retake Rome with a tight Italy Major final
The world No. 1s beat Chingotto and Galán 7-5, 7-6 at the Foro Italico to win the first Major of the 2026 season.
11 weeks ago · 2 min read
Coello / Tapia def. Chingotto / Galán
7-5, 7-6
Coello / Tapia def. Chingotto / Galán
7-5, 7-6
Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia are back on top in Rome. The world No. 1 pair beat Federico Chingotto and Alejandro Galán 7-5, 7-6 to win the men's final at the BNL Italy Major, the first Major of the 2026 season.
How it played out
The match stayed on serve for long stretches, with both pairs holding firm under pressure. Coello and Tapia edged the first set 7-5, then came through a tense second-set tie-break to close it out without needing a decider.
A familiar rivalry
The result is the latest turn in a rivalry that has shaped the season. Chingotto and Galán have traded titles with Coello and Tapia all year, and this one went to the top seeds in front of more than 9,000 fans at the Foro Italico. It is Coello and Tapia's second title in Rome, after their win at the venue in 2023.
In the women's final on the same day, Delfina Brea and Gemma Triay beat Ariana Sánchez and Andrea Ustero 6-1, 7-5 to defend their Italy Major crown.
FAQ
Who won the 2026 Italy Major men final?
Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia won, beating Federico Chingotto and Alejandro Galán 7-5, 7-6.
Where was the final played?
At the Foro Italico in Rome, in front of more than 9,000 spectators.
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