Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto will contest another final at the Foro Italico. Having already won titles in Rome in 2024 and 2025, the Spaniard and the Argentinian will have the opportunity to secure a third consecutive title in the Italian capital. This performance confirms their status as the benchmark on the circuit. Premier Padel.

Since the creation of the Rome Major, at least one of the two players has always reached the final. Galán won the inaugural edition in 2022 alongside Juan Lebrón. In 2023, while the Spaniard missed the final, Chingotto reached it with Paquito Navarro. Since their partnership, the two men seem to have found a particularly difficult balance to counter.

Chingotto omnipresent on the track

During their semi-final victory (7-6, 6-3), Federico Chingotto once again impressed with his work rate and court coverage. The Argentinian delivered a very solid performance, making numerous defensive plays and runs to keep his team in the game during key moments.

Ale Galán did not hesitate to emphasize the importance of his partner:

"Chingo covered almost the entire distance on his own. Watching him run like that was incredible. All I had to do was keep up with his pace."

The Spaniard also emphasized the mental aspect necessary to stay at the top:

"When you're playing every week to win titles, consistency becomes essential. You have to be solid in all areas. As soon as one element weakens, you can be out of contention. Our goal is to become increasingly well-rounded players."

"Work" as a watchword

Much loved by the Roman public, Chingotto once again received a standing ovation from the Foro Italico. The Argentinian made a point of thanking his entourage and his team, whom he considers a central element in his development.

According to him, one word perfectly sums up their success:

"Work. We train constantly. The confidence the team gives me pushes me to strive for a better version of myself every day."

Long considered an exceptional defensive player but limited in certain offensive areas, Chingotto has significantly developed his aerial game in recent seasons. This evolution now allows him to compete with top players on the circuit such as Galán, Arturo Coello, and Agustín Tapia.

"I missed a few smashes today, but I never stopped believing. Having a partner like Ale pushes me out of my comfort zone."

The pressure of being the favorite is acknowledged.

With five titles won in the first eight tournaments of the season, Galán and Chingotto approach each competition as favorites. This situation inevitably generates high expectations.

For the Argentinian, this pressure is now part of everyday life:

"People always expect us to win or at least reach the final. But we are mostly satisfied with the work we do every day. That's what makes us happy."

Before concluding with a telling comparison:

"If you arrive at an exam having perfectly prepared your subject, you are calm. After that, the result may vary, but the difference always lies in the preparation."

A new opportunity to make history

Already two-time defending champions in Rome, Galán and Chingotto will have the opportunity to add another title to their record at the Foro Italico. A third consecutive crown would further confirm their current dominance and solidify their place among the most successful partnerships of the era. Premier Padel.

Franck Binisti

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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