Federico Chingotto is not only one of the most formidable players on the tour, he is also, apparently, a real joker! In a clip recently shared on social media, the Argentinian decided to gently prank his teammate in the national team Agustín Tapia …calling him for no apparent reason.
The tone is set from the first second.
“Oh, the nugget answered me super quickly!” , Chingotto says enthusiastically as he picks up the phone. Tapia, a little surprised, is clearly expecting an announcement or some important news. And yet...
"I was just calling to wish you a very good night and that you sleep well."
A silence.
" For what ? » , Tapia replies, disconcerted.
Chingotto, laughing, retorts:
"Nothing, I'm being affectionate, man. I just wanted to say goodnight and tell you to get some rest. Because I love you."
Touched (or amused), Tapia concludes with a little laugh:
"Thanks, buddy. A hug. Bye."
This unusual scene, full of tenderness and humor, perfectly reflects the complicity of the two partners in the Argentinian national team. Between the pressure of tournaments and repetitive training, a little lightness never hurts. And in this game, “The Rat” Chingotto seems to have a hidden talent for surprise calls.
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 !
































































































Jon Sanz leaves Coki Nieto to join Franco Stupaczuk
Tapia / Coello vs Chingotto / Galán: a spectacular rivalry… but one that has become too repetitive?
The transfer window is heating up, with many new pairs already registered for Madrid P1
Victor Teboul / Adrien Westermann: "Building the FIP Bronze in Marnes-la-Coquette, year after year, into an important event in French padel"
Mike Yanguas responds to criticism of his behavior: “Attitude must be non-negotiable”
Aranza Osoro: "Today, beyond the top 40 or 50, it's impossible to live 100% off padel."
Bea González's Top 5 Best Smashes on the Women's Tour
2026 Mediterranean Games: A women's team that sparks debate
London P1: Huge challenge for Collombon/Sharifova against the in-form pair of Calvo/Fernandez
London P1: Leygue and Geens logically bow out against Lebrón / Augsburger but leave with valuable lessons learned.
Bullpadel and PSG present two exclusive rackets in the club's colors
The break Premier Padel Does it still really exist?
London P1: Tapia and Coello once again too strong for Navarro/Di Nenno, the number 1s advance to the final
London P1: Fernandez and Calvo repeat their success against Josemaría / González and secure a second consecutive final
London P1: Can Paquito/Di Nenno finally take down Tapia/Coello?
Padel How Lidl is transforming Crivit into a fully-fledged sports brand with Steffi Graf
Compagnie des Alpes is accelerating its involvement in padel with PadelCity: a new step in its European strategy
Two clubs have surpassed the 1,000 competitor mark: Padel Horizon and the Garden Rennes
Opening a padel club: why fire risk must now be included in the business plan
In padel, does the chemistry between a pair count as much as individual skill?
Why doesn't Clément Geens use his grip like the others?
Why do former tennis players sometimes take so long to progress in padel?
How many calories do you really burn playing padel? The answer is less simple than you might think.
Has the bandeja disappeared from modern padel?
Flat forehand in padel: 5 exercises from Cristian Álvarez to gain control and efficiency
Why knowing how to play on the right and left can make all the difference
Understanding the effects to play padel better
Summer changes padel… but what if the real challenge wasn't hitting harder?
In padel, champions don't win every point, they win the most important ones.
Chingotto and Galán also won the battle of the benches against Libaak and Chozas
The forbidden ball: when a rule divided the world of padel
FIP Tour reform: what will really change from 2027
2027 reform of the FIP and Premier Padel A lot of communication... for ultimately limited changes.
Premier Padel and the FIP are preparing a major reform for 2027: what will change for players
FIP Promises Paris by WME Sports: prevention, recovery, injuries… doctors (Mani and Clédassou) raise awareness about the challenges of padel for young people
Italy Major: Javi Leal still searching for a breakthrough in 2026
Is professional padel becoming an increasingly physical sport?
Are Galán and Chingotto definitively gaining the upper hand over Tapia and Coello?
What do padel players really come to Barcelona looking for?
Benidorm, the new Spanish destination that is attracting padel enthusiasts
French Touch Academy: a 2026 season dedicated to padel in Cap d'Agde