During their confrontation against  Garcia / Barahona  at Cancun P1 last week, the pair  Ale Galán / Fede Chingotto  has once again illustrated what has been its strength for several months: an ability to accelerate at the right time and to never let doubt take hold.

A phrase that speaks volumes

In the middle of the second set, at  4/2 , after a winning counter-attack by Chingotto,  Ale Galán releases a “tenemos prisa”  ("We're in a hurry"). A seemingly innocuous phrase, but one that perfectly reflects the pair's state of mind.

This is obviously not a matter of haste, or a lack of respect for the opponents, but rather a desire to  conclude quickly and cleanly , without giving the opponent any hope.

A perfectly honed mechanism

This match is part of a now well-established trend. When they enter a major tournament with ambition, Galán and Chingotto often put together very controlled runs, all the way to the semi-finals, or even the final.

Their complementarity is clear:

  •  Chingotto builds, uses and opens up the terrain ,
  •  Galán accelerates and finishes the points with authority .

A perfectly executed division of roles, which leaves little room for improvisation on the opposing side.

A conclusion that reflects their image

The match ended with a clean sweep.  6 / 2 6 / 4 , with a final image true to their identity. On match point, Galán finishes with a  “chancleta” , that characteristic slap that seals the point without hesitation.

One action that perfectly encapsulates their style of play:  Preparatory work, flawless finishing .

A pair that sets the pace

More than the score, it's the overall control that stands out. Galán and Chingotto rarely react to events. They dictate the pace, choose the moments of acceleration, and impose their tempo.

"Tenemos prisa" is not just a phrase uttered on the field. It's a playing intention, almost a signature.

When comparing tennis, one inevitably thinks of  Rafael Nadal , precisely because of this ability to "kill" the match as soon as possible, with constant intensity, regardless of the opponent.

Well, the rest of this tournament doesn't really support this article, but the expression used by  Ale Galán  certainly deserved to be highlighted.

Antoine Tricolet

I discovered the Padel I stumbled into Spain at a campsite. I was instantly hooked; passionate about padel for the past three years, I follow international and regional news with the same excitement as the sport itself.

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