The second men's semi-final of the Premier Padel Rotterdam P1 turned to the advantage of Federico Chingotto and Alejandro Galán (seeds No. 2), winners of Franco Stupaczuk and Juan Lebrón (n°3) in two sets, 6 / 3 7 / 5.
A one-way first round
Stronger from the start, Chingotto and Galán quickly took control of the game. Facing an Argentinian-Spanish pair often struggling on return points, the number 2s dominated the first set. 6/3 thanks to their consistency in service (65% of points won behind the serve).
Stupaczuk and Lebrón, on the other hand, only won 44% of the match points et 52% on their service, insufficient to worry a team full of confidence.
A more close second set
The second round offered more resistance. Stupa and Lebrón led 5/4 and even have served for the set, before giving in to a decisive service game perfectly anticipated by Chingotto and Galán. The Spanish-Argentines then concluded the match with a final break, 7/5, confirming their superiority in key moments.
Statistics illustrate this gap:
- 65% of points earned on serve for Galán / Chingotto against 52% for Lebrón / Stupaczuk.
- 48% of points won in return for the winners, against 35% for their opponents.
- No double faults or aces in the match, but better management of second serves for the number 2s (86% against 50%).
Galán and Chingotto, a well-oiled machine
Already authors of five titles in 2025, Galán and Chingotto confirm their regularity with a 14nd semi-final disputed this season. They also consolidate their position as global 1 number, a status that is now well established.
For Lebron and Stupaczuk, this new elimination in the semi-final extends a mixed series: the pair has not reached a final since Valladolid in June, despite an increasingly balanced game.
Chingotto and Galán therefore continue their journey towards a new final, where they will try to add a sixth trophy to their already very consistent season against... Coello / Tapia.
Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

























































































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