The final of Paris Major once again highlighted the same observation: Tapia and Coello are for the moment untouchable in the face of Galan and ChingottoFourth defeat in a row, only one victory in a year... the rivalry is leaning heavily to one side.

Chingotto under pressure

Alejandro Galán, overall manages to hold the duel with Agustín Tapia. But at his side, Federico Chingotto suffers greatly in the face of Arturo CoelloThe left-hander imposes his power and constantly pushes the Argentinian back in defense. Even in playing conditions that are supposed to favor him, like at Roland Garros with longer rallies, Chingotto hasn't found the solution. Volleying, coverage, defensive work: he remains exceptional... but is he enough to compete with the No. 1 pair? For now, the answer is no.

An unbalanced rivalry

Facing two attackers as complete as Tapia and Coello, Galán and Chingotto have to push their game. The Spaniard is forced to take more risks to finish points, whereas the opposite side has a natural balance: Tapia and Coello can alternate without overplaying. This structural difference weighs heavily in major matches.

Should Galán consider another profile?

The question is not simple. Chingotto remains one of the best players in the world, arguably the most reliable defender on the circuit. But in the quest for the throne, Galán may have to consider a more aggressive partner to disrupt the hierarchy.
Several names are circulating in the discussions:

  • paul cardona, a powerful left-hander, with a profile similar to Coello, but far down the rankings.
  • mike yanguas, In full progress, capable of typing very well.
  • Jon sanz, already associated for a short period with Galán in the past, with whom he has already won Tapia and Coello.

As for Juan Lebrón, the hypothesis seems to have been ruled out for the moment after their stormy separations.

Continue or change?

Galán and Chingotto form a solid, consistent, and competitive pair. But to beat Tapia and Coello in the big finals, the formula seems limited. Should they break up a generally successful partnership to try something more daring? The question remains open.

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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