At 27 years, Federico Chingotto, an iconic Argentine player, approaches the 2025 season with ambition. In an interview with Brand, he looks back on a year 2024 marked by challenges, successes, and his unfinished quest for the world padel throne, held by Coello and Tapia for two years.

A game of his own, but effective

Chingotto is often admired for his ability to compete with the best, despite his less imposing size. Faced with comments about his physique, he responds with a clear philosophy: “I want people to see that even with limitations, great things can be achieved through effort and training.”

For him, the key lies in reading the game, a timeless quality in a sport where raw power increasingly dominates.

The quest for number 1 with Galán

After a promising first season alongsideAlejandro Galán, Chingotto confirms that their goal for 2025 is clear: to reach the world number 1 position. Although this ambition is an immense challenge in the face of the dominance of Coello and Tapia, he remains confident: “They force us to constantly improve, and that's what makes this sport beautiful.”

Both players finished 2024 with a whopping 14-game winning streak and multiple titles. Despite that performance, mental fatigue caught up with them late in the season: “When the number 1 slips away from you, it's a tough blow. But we've learned and we're ready to give it our all this year.”

Rapid adaptation, but challenges ahead

Chingotto also talks about his arrival alongside Galán, a step he describes as decisive: “Ale called me at a time when I felt ready to take a step forward. His constant demands pushed me to give the best of myself.”

Despite an impressive start, he admits their game still needs to adapt to counter top-level opponents like Coello and Tapia: “They have progressed and made it difficult for us in the second half of the season. We know what we need to improve.”

A joyful approach to padel

On and off the pitch, Chingotto is known for his constant smile. He explains: “Playing padel makes me happy. Even in difficult times, this sport is my breath of fresh air.”

As one of the most experienced players on the circuit despite his young age, he shares a piece of advice to the new generations: “Enjoy the process. The road is hard, but that’s the beauty of this sport.”

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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