In an interview with Twenty Ten, Jorge Martínez, coach of the world's second pair, looks back on the challenges of the season, the rivalry with Tapia / Coello, the critics against Chingotto, but also the management of its players Delfi Brea and Gemma TriayA no-nonsense interview.

The physical and mental toll of Galán and Chingotto

Physically, Galán and Chingotto are showing “a very good moment” according to their coach: intensity, endurance and physical deployment are impressive on the field.

Mentally, Jorge highlights their great motivation and their seriousness on a daily basis:

“They work well, and that's what matters. The results sometimes depend on external factors.”

Coach stresses importance of judging commitment, intensity and discipline more than immediate results.

A disrupted schedule, a necessary adaptation

The start of the season was marked by calendar changes and tournament cancellations.
Jorge admits that this generates instability:

“When routine is broken, it creates insecurity. But we have been able to adapt, like others.”

He recalls that adaptability is today an essential quality for performance.

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Facing Tapia and Coello: “A duel that makes us better”

Tapia and Coello currently dominate world padel. Jorge Martínez is aware of this:

“They are number one by merit, by their play and their results.”

Rather than suffer, he prefers to see it as an opportunity:

“This match pushes us to be better. Every match against them is a step forward.”

He also points out that other pairs are progressing and that it is dangerous to believe that only the finals against Tapia/Coello count.

Why are Tapia and Coello so problematic?

Their style of play is particularly troublesome for Galán and Chingotto:

  • Arturo Coello imposes enormous efficiency, in all sobriety.
  • Agustín Tapia is totally unpredictable and creates chaos.

Jorge highlights this unique difficulty:

“When they combine these two styles, you are almost entirely dependent on them.”

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Arturo Coello's role in domination

Contrary to some analyses, Jorge refuses to say that one player is more important than the other:

“Padel is a team sport. The teamwork matters more than the individual.”

He insists: shining individually is only possible if one's partner also does a huge amount of invisible work.

How to overcome the pressure of losing finals

For Jorge, the only way forward is simple:

“Work, focus on every point, every match.”

He strongly advises against making anxiety-inducing statistical assessments:

“It's just literature. What matters is giving 100% in every match.”

Fede Chingotto, still legitimate on the right

Faced with criticism suggesting a separation, Jorge is categorical:

“There is no better player on the right than Chingotto today.”

He emphasizes his professionalism, his commitment and the solidity of his association with Galán.

Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay: an almost perfect collaboration

An ideal start to the season

With Delfi and Gemma, Jorge is satisfied with the results, even if he expresses a small reservation:

“Sharing the team leadership with Rodri Ovide is not the most comfortable situation for me.”

Despite this, the players responded perfectly on the pitch.

The separation of Delfi Brea and Bea González

When Delfi decided to separate from Bea, Jorge experienced it as “a personal blow”:

“I really enjoyed training them.”

Her first goal was to ensure that everyone had a good exit and a solid project.

The past and future of Galán and Lebrón

Regarding a possible return of the Galán/Lebrón pair, Jorge remains cautious:

“My opinion doesn't matter. Sometimes professional interests take precedence over personal relationships.”

He recalls that some champions have been able to coexist despite strained personal relationships.

The bitter observation on the evolution of professional padel

In conclusion, Jorge expresses a certain nostalgia:

“Today, solid projects are rare in padel. The constant changes of partners make me sad.”

He emphasizes that commitment and stability must once again become fundamental values ​​for the future of padel.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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