In a men's semi-final full of tension and emotion, Alejandro Galán et Federico Chingotto managed to snatch their qualification for the final of the Brussels P2, by overcoming Juan Tello et Martín Di Nenno on the score of 7 / 5 7 / 5A particularly special meeting, marked by the reunion on the field between two former partners and great friends, Tello et Chingotto, partners for more than ten years.

Tello and Di Nenno start strong

The start of the match is to the advantage of Tello et Di Nenno, impressive from the outset. Di Nenno finds all areas accurately, while Tello perfectly varies the rhythms, constantly surprising his opponents. Perfect at blocking and still as merciless on the smash, Tello contributes greatly to putting Galán and Chingotto under pressure.

Yet, despite this dominance, Galán and Chingotto showed remarkable resilience. They managed to hold their service games without ever giving in. 5/5, taking advantage of a slight relaxation and a rush on the part of their opponents, they seized their only opportunity to break... and converted it.
They then concluded the first set on their serve, despite the pressure maintained by Tello and Di Nenno.

The statistics from this first act are revealing: both teams have similar numbers in all areas, except for their effectiveness on break points. Galán and Chingotto had an opportunity, and they seized it. Tello and Di Nenno, despite their excellent set, did not.

A tense second set, a pragmatic conclusion

The second set started at a slower pace. The fatigue from the first set was making itself felt and unforced errors were increasing on both sides. However, 5/4 in their favor, Tello et Di Nenno manage to accelerate. Very aggressive at the net, they offer themselves a set point, symbolizing a risk that pays off.

But once again, Galan and Chingotto, make their voices heard strong mindedThey erase the break point with solidity, return to 5/5, then took advantage of their only break point in the following game to turn the match around.
Their realism is implacable: three break points obtained throughout the match, two converted. They wrap up the second set. 7/5, without trembling when serving for victory.

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Galán and Chingotto, quiet strength

Despite a meeting where they were often dominated in the exchange by the Argentinians, Galan and Chingotto confirm what distinguishes the great pairs: a mental resilience, the ability to to round one's back under pressure, and total realism when an opportunity presents itself. This victory gives them a fourth consecutive final, confirming their status as the second best pair in the world.

Promising debuts for Tello and Di Nenno

Despite the visible disappointment, especially among Juan Tello At the end of the match, the results remain extremely positive for this new association. For their first tournament together, reaching the semi-finals of a P2 and pushing Galán / Chingotto to their limits is a very encouraging sign.
Their complicity on the pitch, the obvious complementarity of their games and their ability to dominate in sequences show that they could quickly become one of the most dangerous pairs of the circuit. This frustrating defeat was only played out on details, and no doubt they will come back even stronger.

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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