This Milan P1 will be remembered. The world number 2  Alejandro Galán  et  Federico Chingotto  have made a  exceptional comeback  to assert themselves against the untouchables  Agustín Tapia  et  Arturo Coello , on the score of  2/6 6/3 6/0 Yes, 6/0. An improbable scenario against the most dominant pair on the circuit, who had never suffered such a slap in the face in the final.

Tapia and Coello demonstrate in the first set

The match starts off with a bang, and as is often the case,  Wall  et  Coello  impose their rule from the start. The Argentinian is incandescent: he chains together winning shots, dictates the pace, and applies constant pressure. Coello, initially timid, gains power, blocks the majority of the opponent's volleys and locks the net.
Opposite,  Galán gets annoyed , makes multiple mistakes and struggles to channel his energy. The steamroller of number 1s rolls out:  6/2 .

Chingotto and Galán change everything

The second set is a turning point. Chingotto picks up the thread, regains his composure and  neutralizes Coello  with millimeter-perfect chiquitas. His vibora on the grill hits the mark, and Galán starts roaring again. Tapia, for his part, begins to force himself and makes more mistakes.
Entrance break for  Chingalan , who take control of the set. Tapia and Coello try to catch up, but their inaccuracy in return costs them dearly. The world number 2s take advantage and close the set  6/3 , completely restarting the finale.

A 6-0 for history

The third act is an earthquake. Coello, so dominant until then, collapses. His diagonal becomes the hunting ground of  Chingotto , untouchable, brilliant, who makes him lose point after point. Tapia, frustrated, multiplies the mistakes, while Galán regains his full intensity, screaming at each point won.
Result:  6/0  inflicted on the kings of the circuit. A first in a final for Tapia and Coello, who find no solution in the face of the Spanish-Argentine fury. We have the same feeling as during the  final of the first Premier Padel Finals , where Tapia and Coello, after a thunderous start, had gradually  extinguished under pressure , unable to react to the rise of Sanz and Nieto.

A symbolic victory and precious points

This victory is not just an achievement: it completely relaunches the race for the world throne. With these  1000 points  gleaned in Milan,  Galan and Chingotto  reduce the gap with the number 1s and send a strong signal at the end of this European tour.
On the  last four tournaments , the balance sheet is now balanced:  2 wins everywhere  between the two best pairs in the world. And the momentum clearly seems on Chingalán's side after this final.

They will arrive pumped up for the  FIP Platinum Lyon  next week, before heading off to  Newgiza P2  where Tapia and Coello will not be present. A golden opportunity to pick up valuable points.

The sign of a rivalry that has become legendary

Tapia and Coello remain the bosses of the circuit with  10 titles this season , but this brutal setback is a reminder that they are not untouchable.
For their part, Galán and Chingotto sign their  6th title of the year Their  4rd consecutive final , and prove that they are capable of shaking giants.

In Milan, they did more than just win a title: they  opened a breach in the armor  number 1. And at this rate, the battle for the world number one spot promises a fiery end to the season.

With this title,  Alejandro Galán passes Agustín Tapia again  in the ranking of  individual career titles The two men were tied (50 each) before this final, but Galán now takes the lead with  51 trophies against 50 A small symbolic battle between the two best players in the world, that the Spaniard  visibly refuses to let go .

*Credit : Premier Padel

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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