Fourth confrontation, fourth victory for Ale Galán et Fede Chingotto facing the duo Di Nenno / Tello. But this semi-final of the Bordeaux Premier Padel P2 was not easy.

A solid start, an alert quickly controlled

The match begins with a entry station wagon for Galán and Chingotto. But their opponents react immediately with a debake éclairAt 2/2, the fight really begins. Unfortunately for Tello, a rush on his service game costs them dearly. Galán and Chingotto take advantage to resume the break. Solid as usual, they managed the advantage until the end to pocket the first round 6/4.

The turning point missed by Tello and Di Nenno

In the second set, Tello and Di Nenno are clearly stepping up their game. More aggressive, more precise, they dominate the debates and obtain four break points at 3/2. But Galán and Chingotto, faithful to their status as world number 2, bring out the barbed wire. They save every opportunity and reverse the dynamic of the match.

At 4/4, it's Galán and Chingotto's turn to strike, with a break at the perfect moment. But as they serve for the match, their arm trembles. Tello pulls out all the stops and allows his team to break in a critical moment.

An electric tie-break to conclude

So let's make way for tie-breaker to conclude this arm wrestling. Tello and Di Nenno take the advantage, until lead 5-3And there, everything changes: contentious point, Di Nenno protests, Galán gets annoyed, tempers flare. The point is finally awarded to Galán, and the atmosphere suddenly becomes tense. In this nervous end to the match, it is Galán and Chingotto who keep their heads and fold the match in a stifling tie-break.

A summit final against the world number 1s

Tomorrow, it's time for the big meeting. Galán and Chingotto will meet Coello and Tapia in the final, for a long-awaited clash between the two best pairs in the worldThe Bordeaux public dreamed of it, and they will have it.

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 !