Coki Nieto will not compete in the Hexagon Cup The Madrid player, signed with the  Team Bella Puerto Rico was forced to withdraw due to  physical problems announced via his team's social media.

The team competition, scheduled from  January 28 to February 2 at the Caja Mágica The tournament will therefore take place without one of the most popular players on the circuit. This absence inevitably raises questions, just a few weeks before the start of the season.  Riyadh P1 , the first major event of the season Premier Padel 2026.

 A precautionary choice before Riyadh 

Partnered this season with  Jon sanz Coki Nieto is dragging around  physical discomfort for several weeks  of preparation. Back in 2025, the Madrid player already had to deal with pain during certain periods of the season. This time, the decision is clear:  Take it easy to avoid a more serious injury .

In his message, the player sought to reassure everyone, while confirming his withdrawal:

"I wanted to let you know that I will ultimately not be able to play in the Hexagon Cup. Thank you to Team Bella and the organizers for the support I received. I hope to see you all again next year."

A measured speech, but one that leaves some ambiguity surrounding the  exact nature of the injury , a detail that is rarely insignificant at this stage of the season.

 A Coello-Nieto duo postponed again 

Coki Nieto was supposed to play alongside  Arturo Coello , his great friend, with whom he had notably scored the first point of the final of the  2024 World Cup . A pair that looked promising on paper, already seen in previous editions of the Hexagon Cup, but which had never fully exploited its potential.

We will therefore have to wait a while longer to see this duo try their luck in this competition again.  officially integrated into the FIP circuit .

 Edu Alonso called in as reinforcement 

To compensate for this shortfall, the  Team Bella Puerto Rico  called upon  Eduardo Alonso The first player on the list of substitutes. The Valencian is no stranger to this: he already participated in the Hexagon Cup last year, replacing Agustín Tapia.

The club was delighted with this arrival:

“We enthusiastically welcome Edu Alonso, who will play alongside Arturo Coello. Two Vallisoletans, great friends, and a pair of great sporting and human qualities.”

One tactical question remains:  Coello and Alonso both play on the right wing. This will require an adaptation. A situation Alonso knows well, having already switched sides in 2025 to join the Pro League. Padel League.

 A season start under close scrutiny 

If Coki Nieto's absence from the Hexagon Cup is presented as a  precautionary measure However, it raises an essential question:  Will he be at 100% for the start of the season? Premier Padel ? 

Approaching  Riyadh Every detail counts. A successful start is often crucial for a pair's confidence, ranking, and momentum. In this sense, the decision to forgo the Madrid match can be seen as a necessary evil… provided that the recovery is complete.

The circuit, the fans and its partner  Jon sanz  now hope for one thing: to see  Coki Nieto fully operational  from the very first tournament of the year. The countdown has begun.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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