Defeated in the final of the P1 tournament in Riyadh,  Ale Galán  et  Fede Chingotto  saw their start to the season brought to a sharp halt by  Arturo Coello  et  Agustín Tapia After a noticeable display of annoyance, the Madrid player quickly put things into perspective.

The final of  P1 of Riyadh  It was meant to be an initial assertion. Instead, it turned into a brutal reminder of the existing hierarchy. Opposed to  Coello  et  Wall ,  Gallant  et  Chingotto  are  passed by  of their match (6/4, 6/2), unable to reproduce the level of play displayed throughout the week.

A  clear defeat , but above all a  unusual frustration .

A final out of sync

Until that final step, the momentum seemed favorable. Galán and Chingotto had progressed through the tournament with  authority , chaining together  solid victories  et  mastered On the other side, the number ones had sometimes given glimpses of  areas of instability .

The final reversed the trend.

Coello and Tapia have rediscovered their most clinical form, while the pair of  Jorge Martínez  gradually fell apart. Less precision, more unforced errors, and above all, that rare feeling of seeing  Galán loses tactical clarity .

A scenario that logically fueled frustration.

Tapia and Coello start the season in style by dominating Chingotto/Galan in the Riyadh P1 final

An annoyance that's causing a stir

Beyond the result, it was Ale Galán's reaction that caught everyone's attention. Visibly upset as he left the track after the defeat, the Madrid native displayed an uncharacteristic irritation.

Social media immediately seized upon the sequence. Emotional reading? Internal tension? Personal questioning? Interpretations multiplied.

The response from the person most concerned was swift.

"This season has only just begun. It was a positive week. We continue to fight to improve."

A short but clear message: no crisis, simply the normal digestion of a defeat in the final  frustrating .

Chingotto, straightforward lucidity

Fede Chingotto, true to his direct style, delivered a more blunt analysis:

"The final slipped through our fingers… Congratulations to Coello and Tapia. We showed a very high level of performance that we weren't able to replicate. We'll keep going, this is just the beginning."

Two different speeches in form, but aligned in substance: no panic, no drama, just an observation.

Chingotto and Galan alongside Jorge Martinez at the P1 in Riyadh

 Bounce back, again and again 

Riyadh was only the  first stage  by  marathon season.  In terms of both rankings and overall momentum, the impact remains limited. This type of defeat, however resounding, is consistent with the logic of a  A project built to last. 

Galán and Chingotto have already demonstrated their ability to  bounce Their identity is based precisely on this combination of competitiveness, high standards, and resilience.

Facing them, Coello and Tapia continue to impose a  impressive pace , almost intimidating. But  The season is never decided in February. 

And in this long-term battle, the Spanish-Argentine pair remains more than ever a credible contender for the top spot.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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