They haven't beaten them for almost a year... but this Sunday at the Foro Italico, Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto deliver a XXL score to win their second consecutive Italy MajorClear victory against the world number 1s Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia : 6 / 3 7 / 5, in a final where the Spanish-Argentine duo imposes its law.

A controlled start, Galán on fire

From the very first games, Galán and Chingotto took the lead. Chingotto starts strong, well supported by a Galán full of confidence, still sparkling in the volley and smash game. Opposite, Tapia resistsMore Coello makes a series of unforced errors, especially in return and smash. At 4/3, the world number 2 found the opening and break at the best time. Solid behind, they conclude the set 6/3 without having conceded a single break point.

Coello targeted, Chingalán in control

The scenario repeated itself in the second act: Galán and Chingotto varied the zones and the pace of play, dominating the exchange. Coello increased his intensity a little, but remained feverish. At 3/2, against the run of play, Tapia and Coello take advantage of a small lull to break.

But the answer is immediate. Galán and Chingotto focus the game on Coello again, who are still struggling to keep up the pace, and regain the break. At 5/5, they put the pressure on again: Galán is imperial, Chingotto is covering. Coello cracks once again. Decisive break, then without trembling to conclude the match 7/5.

End of series and explosion of joy

This victory puts an end to a series of 9 consecutive defeats facing Coello / Tapia. Galán and Chingotto exult, shouting their relief after this major success. Chingalán shows an XXL version, perfectly complementary: Galán makes the difference in the offensive game, Chingotto covers every corner of the land.

Opposite, Tapia plays fair, but cannot save a team penalized by an inside Coello, unusually inconsistent throughout the match. A disappointing performance from the “King,” who usually always finds the resources to bounce back.

Galán and Chingotto, kings of Rome

This final is the 2024 revenge, and like last year, it turns to the advantage of Galán and Chingotto, who keep their crown in Rome. Galán even picks up a third title at the Foro Italico (after 2022 with Lebrón, 2024 and 2025 with Chingotto), confirming his status as the strong man of this tournament.

Before this match, Coello and Tapia lead 12-5 in the face-off, with two wins in 2025. They have already won 4 titles this season (Riyadh, Qatar, Brussels, Buenos Aires) and disputed 27 finals for 22 titles en Premier PadelBut Italy remains their weak point: already beaten in Rome in 2024, they fall again here, leaving Chingalán to win. as their bête noire on Italian soil.

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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