This was the poster everyone was waiting for in this  Italy Major 2026 . On the one hand,  Alejandro Galán  et  Federico Chingotto , world number 2. On the other hand,  Juan Lebrón  et  Leo Augsburg , seeded 4 and one of the most spectacular pairs on the circuit.

And as is often the case this season in major events, it is ultimately  Galan and Chingotto  who had the last word, prevailing  7 / 6 6 / 3  in 1 hour 19 minutes of play to secure another final at the Foro Italico.

A very high-level first set

In the fast conditions of Rome, the four players delivered a particularly spectacular first set.

It was impossible for the returners to gain the upper hand. Service games flew by and no breaks were conceded.

I have to say that  Lebrón and Augsburger  They were virtually unplayable whenever a lob lacked precision. In these conditions, the Argentinian unleashed his full power on the smash while Lebrón perfectly supported his partner in the attacking phases.

Opposite,  Chingotto  He once again delivered an impressive performance. Probably the player least favored by these fast conditions among the four, but certainly not the least effective. Thanks to his pinpoint lobs, his reading of the game, and his defensive quality, he consistently allowed Galán to play in ideal positions.

And when Galán has the opportunity to attack, the difference is often immediate.

Logically, the set is decided by a tie-break.

A tense tiebreak where a few hasty decisions from Lebrón and Augsburger proved costly. Galán and Chingotto remained solid and took the set.  7/6 .

The turning point

Losing that first set seems to have taken its toll on Lebrón and Augsburger.

From the start of the second set, Galán and Chingotto took the opponent's serve and established themselves in control.

The game plan is executed perfectly. The world number 2s play hard to the body, vary the pace, and use Chingotto's lobs to regain offensive position.

On the other side, a few lapses in concentration are enough to turn the game around.

At 5-3, Galán and Chingotto break again and close out the match.  6/3 .

Statistics that speak for themselves

The figures confirm the impression left on the ground.

Galán and Chingotto won the important points:

  •  3 break points earned, 2 converted 
  •  Lebrón and Augsburger each had two break points, but converted none. 

Both teams committed exactly the same number of unforced errors, with  20 fouls on each side .

The difference was made in offensive production:

  •  49 winning shots for Galán and Chingotto 
  •  36 winning shots for Lebrón and Augsburger 

A large portion of these winning points were scored by a  Alejandro Galán  particularly inspired, perfectly served by the shadow work done by Chingotto.

Rome, their garden

With this qualification,  Galan and Chingotto  continue their incredible run at the Foro Italico.

Having already won the last two editions, they will compete in  third consecutive final in Rome  and will attempt to secure a third consecutive title in the Italian capital.

Based on their performance this week, they even appear to be serious favorites for the title.

For  Lebrón and Augsburger The wait continues. Neither man has reached a final since their victory at the  Brussels P2 , where they had just beaten… Galán and Chingotto.

This time, the roles were reversed.

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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