The classic match turns in favor of Galán and Chingotto who retain their title in Miami

Le Miami Premier Padel P1 2026 not only offered a men's final between the two best pairs in the world, but it also confirmed that the duel between Ale Galán / Fede Chingotto et Arturo Coello / Agustín Tapia is taking a new turn this season.

Already winners at Gijón The number 2s once again dominated the number 1s in the final, this time winning at Miami in three sets (7/5 3/6 6/3) A significant success, and a symbolic one as well, since Galán and Chingotto retain their titles in Florida win their second trophy of the season and, above all, show that they have never seemed so close to causing lasting destabilizement Coello and Tapia .

A classic that continues to evolve

Some posters end up going in circles. Not this one.

In each confrontation, Galan / Chingotto et Coello / Tapia They know each other a little better, they respond to each other, adjust, and challenge each other tactically. And this new final in Miami has shown one thing again: this rivalry continues to evolve.

In some sequences, we saw the usual patterns. In others, the match completely changed, with new choices, different positioning, and a real battle to adapt depending on the moment in the match.

And in this kind of scenario, Ale Galán always seems to bring something extra. A tension, an energy, a competitive rage that, in this type of encounter, often makes all the difference.

Miami, a field that still favors the No. 2s

Already titled here in 2025 , Galan and Chingotto They arrived in Miami with a solid foundation. From the start of the week, they seemed completely at ease in the conditions, which were much more suited to their game than those encountered at other stops on the circuit.

The slightly slower track favored structured exchanges, variation, and tactical depth more than ultra-explosive sequences. An ideal context for a pair like Chingalan capable of locking in the rhythm, stretching out points and turning every game into a battle of attrition.

Conversely, Coello and Tapia , despite their immense level, still gave the impression of being a little more human.

A very close first set, but already slightly controlled by Galán and Chingotto

The start of the final immediately set the tone: four players at full speed , a lot of intensity, very little space, and a real level of rigor on every point.

In this first round, Galan and Chingotto were the first to really settle in. Without necessarily dominating outrageously, they gave the impression of being a notch more solid cleaner in handling tense moments, and especially a bit more threatening on comeback plays.

Opposite, Coello and Tapia They never completely lost their focus, but it took them a little longer to get into their final. The number 2 seeds, on the other hand, immediately understood that they absolutely couldn't afford to let them breathe.

They were very focused on their serves, managing to maintain real stability before making the difference at the best moment. The decisive break came in the final minutes, and the set went to them. 7/5 .

The brutal reaction of the number 1s in the second set

But faced with Tapia and Coello Winning a first set is never enough to establish anything.

The response of Golden boys It was immediate… and violent.

From the start of the second set, Coello and Tapia completely changed the pace of the match. More aggressive, more incisive, much more dominant in the rallies, they literally suffocated Galan and Chingotto over several games.

Their level suddenly rose a notch, to the point of shattering the defensive organization of the number 2 team. The points became shorter, the pressure mounted immediately, and Galan / Chingotto quickly suffered a very tough series of setbacks, finding themselves trailing. 5/0 .

For several minutes, they simply had to take it.

They did try to stop the bleeding by tearing three consecutive games , more to courage than to mastery, but the damage was already done. Coello and Tapia ended up closing the sleeve 6/3 .

At that moment, the balance of power seemed to have almost shifted.

The real turning point: the ability of the number 2s to bounce back immediately

It is precisely there that this victory of Galan and Chingotto increases in value.

Because after such a slump, facing a pair that has often dominated you mentally in recent months, the risk was obvious: letting old doubts return.

But this time, none of that.

The third set showed a much more mature version of the No. 2s. They didn't get distracted, didn't panic, and quickly found their game plan again.

From the start, Galan and Chingotto They came back strong, immediately regaining control of the match. More precise in their choices, more consistent in their intensity, they put a 0/3 which put all the pressure back on Coello and Tapia .

The Chingotto/Coello duel once again weighed heavily.

As is often the case in this match, one of the most interesting sub-duels of the game took place diagonally between Fede Chingotto et Arturo Coello .

This confrontation has become central to the tactical analysis of this match. Historically, it's often through this point that Galan and Chingotto managed to hurt the number ones. And in Miami, with a slightly slower track, Fede Chingotto was still able to express himself in this register.

More time to defend, more room to play an extra ball, more opportunities to derail the sequence: all of this clearly favored the game of “Super Rat” .

And in the final set, this diagonal rallies played a significant role.

Tapia reignites the final… but Chingotto eventually takes control.

As usual, Coello and Tapia They obviously haven't disappeared. Even when trailing, they managed to get back into the game and catch up to 3/3 , notably thanks to some accelerations and a further increase in engine speed Wall capable of single-handedly turning a sequence on its head.

But from that point on, the game changed hands again.

And this time, the real boss of the moment was called Federico Chingotto .

Chingotto was immense in the money time

In the final third of the match, Fede Chingotto produced a huge end to the final.

Already very clean up to that point, the Argentinian further reduced his mistakes when everything was at stake. He started to almost Don't miss out! , to return one more ball, then another, then another, until the rally is completely turned into an opponent's discomfort.

That's exactly where he excels.

His activity, his reading, his ability to disrupt without forcing anything, ended up sowing chaos among the number ones. And in the eighth game This constant pressure was eventually rewarded with the decisive break .

Behind, Galan and Chingotto did not hesitate to conclude.

Final score: 7/5 3/6 6/3 .

Galán, still a force to be reckoned with in the big games

Si Chingotto was crucial in the tactical management and stability of the match. Ale Galán He also confirmed that he remained one of the most influential players on the circuit in this type of event.

Very committed from the start, very involved in every sequence, the Madrid player brought yet another dimension of aggression and leadership which changes a lot of things for his pair.

In these kinds of finals, he often plays as if he absolutely refuses to let history repeat itself. And in Miami, that was evident once again.

Two titles apiece this season, and a shifting balance of power.

With this victory, Galan and Chingotto therefore win their second title of the season , After Gijón and return to the level of Coello and Tapia in the number of trophies 2026 .

The conclusion is now clear:

2 titles for Coello / Tapia
2 titles for Galán / Chingotto

And above all, in direct confrontations this season, the number 2s are gaining the upper hand.

They beat them in the final at Gijón , then again at Miami Their only defeat against the number 1 teams this season remains Riyadh .

On a global scale, Coello and Tapia still maintain a real lead in the head-to-head, with 21 wins against 11 But this statistic is telling less and less about the current dynamics.

Because for the past few weeks, it's been Galan and Chingotto which gives the impression of having regained a real grip on this rivalry.

A real warning before Newgiza

This title in Miami obviously doesn't yet guarantee first place to Galan and Chingotto But it has real impact.

Because it confirms that their project is no longer simply that of a pair capable of occasionally troubling the number ones. Today, they truly resemble a team capable of beat them regularly , including in the biggest matches.

And that is perhaps the most important new development at the start of this season.

The circuit will now observe a short break before the scheduled resumption at Newgiza , where Tapia and Coello decided to skip it, Galan and Chingotto They will therefore be the overwhelming favorites and will be obliged to go for the title in the absence of the world number 1s.

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 !