It was the shock of the P1 semi-finals in Madrid. The duel at the top between Chingotto/Navarro and Sanyo/Gonzalez kept all its promises.

Chingotto/Paquito overturned the match

The start of the meeting is sluggish for Momo Gonzalez and Sanyo Gutierrez. The Hispano-Argentinian pair struggled to put on the intensity and got broken in the first game of service. Chingotto and Paquito start the game strong, but are quickly joined. Little by little, Momo and Sanyo regain confidence and come back to the heights. The latter will even take the advantage by breaking their opponents this time.

But when one pair takes over, the other finds the answer. “El Raton” and Paquito come back tied and push Momo and Sanyo to the tie-break. Gabriel Reca's players end up cracking in the first set. Advantage for the Gutierrez / Gonzalez pair.

Paquito raises his voice

Several times in the first set we saw Paquito Navarro get annoyed. Annoyed by his faults, the Andalusian player seemed exasperated on the bench. However, from the start of the second round, Paquito regains his magic. Chingotto follows and shines with his partner. Both players raise their level of play and come to disturb Momo and Sanyo. The second set is one-sided and Gabriel Reca's players are tied.

The tireless Chingotto

In difficulty, Momo and Sanyo find the resources to calm the Chingotto/Paquito furia. The Hispano-Argentinian pair break and quickly lead 3/0 in the decisive set. Head down, staring into space, Gabriel Reca's players seem to be at the bottom of the hole when changing sides. And yet, Chingotto and Paquito turn the tide in a crazy scenario.

Like Federico Chingotto, the duo regains its power and efficiency. Spinning and irreproachable defensively, “El Raton” is on all the balls and makes the Madrid public rise. Momo and Sanyo fall into a false rhythm and can't do it physically anymore. Momo Gonzalez will even collapse from cramps at 3/3. Both players will not return and lose six games in a row in the decisive set. Victory in 2h 24 for Chingotto and Paquito 6/7 6/1 6/3.

Statistics Momo Sanyo Paquito Chingotto

Will the third final be the right one?

Gabriel Reca's players are in great shape. Still looking for their first title together, Sunday, Paquito and Chingotto will play their third final (Toulouse, Rome, Madrid). The Spanish-Argentinian pair could find his executioners in Rome, Coello/Tapia, ou the surprise Capra/Sanchez pair. Answer in the evening.

Vincent Gallie

A fan of oval football, round ball but also racket sports, he was stung by the padel during his adolescence in Galicia. As comfortable in front of the camera as behind a microphone, Vince will be able to bring his vision and expertise as a fan of the little yellow ball.

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