The long-awaited quarter-final between Alejandro Galán / Federico Chingotto and the Argentinian duo Juan Tello / Martin Di Nenno finally delivered its verdict this Saturday in Buenos Aires. After a match interruption the day before at 1/0 in favor of Galán / Chingotto, the two men confirmed their superiority on the track this Saturday by winning 6 / 2 6 / 3, in a duel marked by past complicity, and current rivalry between Tello and Chingotto.

A special recovery in a heavy atmosphere

The match had started on Friday on the central track of Parque Roca, but a technical incident linked to a window had forced the organizers to suspend the meeting, while Galán and Chingotto led 1-0 in the first set. Resumed the following morning, this quarter-final was played in an unprecedented context.

The face-to-face between two lifelong friends, Chingotto and Tello, who have long formed one of the most united duos on the circuit, gave an additional emotional dimension to the poster, in front of their Argentinian public.

Galán sets his pace, Chingotto unfolds

On the ground, the domination of Galán and Chingotto was consistent. In each set, they quickly broke, before make a double break decisive. Result: not a single break conceded on their serve, proof of their solidity.

Gallant shone at the net, putting enormous pressure on Di Nenno and Tello, while Chingotto demonstrated his legendary consistencyThey also won most of the long exchanges, gradually suffocating the opposing pair.

The statistics confirm this:

  • 35 winning points for Galán / Chingotto against 26 for their opponents,
  • And a almost perfect equality in the number of unforced errors, showing that the The difference was in offensive efficiency.

Heading for a new semi-final, with an advantage in the bag

With this clear victory, Galan and Chingotto qualify for a new semi-final on the circuit Premier Padel. They will face tonight, around 22:30 p.m. (French time), the winner of the quarter-final between Paquito Navarro / Bergamini et Jofre / Arroyo, a meeting that has not yet been played.

Un considerable advantage for the Spanish-Argentine pair, who will be able to approach their semi-final with more rest, their quarter having been played early and without a hitch. Galán and Chingotto, full of confidence, will have all the cards in hand to continue their journey in Buenos Aires... and perhaps lift another trophy together.

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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