On world number 2, Alejandro Galán et Federico Chingottowin the World Pairs Championship facing the circuit leaders, Agustín Tapia et Arturo Coello, on the score of 2/6 7/5 6/2A monumental victory that confirms the trend: the dominance of the “Golden Boys” is seriously threatened.

Tapia and Coello start off with a bang

The match begins, as is often the case with Tapia and Coello, at a stratospheric level. The Spaniard and the Argentinian immediately put Galán and Chingotto under pressure, propelled by a Coello in steamroller mode. The errors pile up for “Chingalán”: a few sloppy lobs, uncharacteristic mistakes… As a result, the break comes early. Tapia and Coello cruise, securing a Double Breakand despite a slight resurgence from the opposition at 5-1, conclude 6/2 in 28 minutesThe message is clear: the kings have no intention of abdicating.

Chingotto rekindles the flame

But the second set took a completely different turn. At 1-0 for Tapia and Coello, Galán and Chingotto save three break pointsA turning point that restarts the machine. Fede finally enters its diagonalTapia accepts the physical battle against Coello and imposes his game. The rallies lengthen, the match becomes more balanced. While Tapia and Coello maintain control of their service games, they can no longer find openings on the return. 5/5The breach opens: Galán and Chingotto seize their only break point of the setthen conclude with an authoritarian game, 7/5.
As in Milan, the Spanish-Argentine duo turned the tide. Their strong minded makes the difference.

Galán imperious, Coello powerless

The third set is a demonstration. Galán becomes unplayable. On a slow court, he counters everything: Tapia and Coello's smashes. The "Chingalán" duo breaks early, takes control of the match, and never relinquishes it. 3/1They get several double break points, then convert them into points. 4/2 to race towards victory. 6/2, curtain.
Galán and Chingotto raise their arms: they are world pairs champions.

The throne is in danger for Tapia and Coello

This victory, the third consecutive After Milan and Newgiza, this marks a major turning point. Chingotto and Galán have never been so close to the world number 1 ranking : to the Racethey are now only at 680 point Golden Boys. Above all, they now have psychological ascendancywith several consecutive victories against them. Galán takes the lead in the duel of personal titles against Tapia, he has 53 compared to Tapia's 50.
Tapia and Coello see their reign falter.

Le Dubai P1 and Mexico Major explosive events are expected: the battle for the world throne is more open than ever.

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 !