Coello warns: “If Chingotto continues like this, he could become number one”

Le Buenos Aires P1 It started in a unique atmosphere. Because behind their still official status as world number ones... Arturo Coello et Agustín Tapia The current dynamic clearly seems to be leaning towards Fede Chingotto et Ale Galán .

Having won several major tournaments this season, the two men arrive in Argentina brimming with confidence. It's a rise in form that Coello himself no longer tries to downplay.

In a press conference, the world number one even openly acknowledged Chingotto's legitimate ambitions: He dreams every day of becoming number one and, if he continues like this, he has a very good chance of succeeding. . "

Coello is clear-sighted about the complicated moment for number ones

Even if they remain at the top of the world rankings, Coello et Wall are going through a less dominant period than in 2024.

The Spanish player didn't hide it when discussing the start of the season. Despite the consistently impressive results — including 21 consecutive finals contested — the sensations are not always there.

" When things go wrong… even when you win sometimes, the feelings aren't amazing. ", Coello explained to the Argentinian media.

The “King” also stressed the difficulty of staying at the top indefinitely in a circuit where everyone progresses rapidly.

" When you're at the top, the feeling isn't always wonderful. You see everyone else constantly evolving and improving. . "

A lucid speech, far from any form of panic, but which clearly illustrates the current pressure surrounding the world's number one pair.

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Chingotto changes dimension

Opposite, Fede Chingotto seems to have reached a major milestone this season.

Already author of four titles in 2026 with Ale Galán The Argentinian is displaying a newfound serenity in the big moments. A mental aspect that he himself acknowledges having worked on extensively in recent months.

" The experience in the major finals helped me a lot. “,” explains the Olavarría player. Little by little, you lose that fear of making mistakes. Today, in my mind, mistakes are more acceptable. . "

A key change in modern padel, where the pace of the game now requires much more risk-taking.

" The speed at which we play today requires us to be more aggressive. ”, he adds.

Long considered an ultra-reliable player but sometimes too cautious offensively, Chingotto now seems to be playing with more freedom.

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Galán wants to completely free his partner

This change in mentality, Ale Galán He sums it up with one expression: “ open mind ".

The Madrid player constantly pushes his partner to play loosely, without fear of making a mistake.

" I want him to open his mind “,” explains Galán. I need to encourage him to try without penalizing him when he misses. What I ask of him is to play freely. "

This mutual trust, combined with the tactical work of Jorge Martínez This largely explains the impression of control currently displayed by the Spanish-Argentine pair.

At this rate, the battle for the number one world ranking could quickly become one of the major storylines of the 2026 season.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!