Key Takeaways
- At the Rotterdam Premier Padel P2, Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz stunned Ale Galan and Fede Chingotto with a 6-4, 6-4 victory.
- Online, Fede Chingotto offered his congratulations to the opposing pair: “We fell in the quarterfinals in Rotterdam against Jon and Stupa, who played a fantastic match. Congratulations. Heads held high and keep working, team. Come on, this isn’t over.”
- The Germany Premier Padel P2, held in Düsseldorf from October 5 to 11, gives Galan and Chingotto an immediate chance to respond.
Chingotto and Galan make an unusually early departure in the Netherlands
For the first time in almost 7 months, Ale Galan and Fede Chingotto failed to advance to a final. Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz delivered an efficient performance at the Rotterdam Premier Padel P2, handing the world number 2 pairing a surprise 6-4, 6-4 loss.
It was another painful result for the pair after their Roland Garros disappointment, when Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia narrowly beat them in the final’s closing moments.
The Argentine drive reacts to the disappointment in Rotterdam
Rather than linger over the defeat, the pair again showed the resilience for which they are known. Within hours of the match, Chingotto used social media to commend his opponents and reiterate his dedication to the remainder of the campaign.
The Olavarria native explained his outlook in a message to supporters: “We fell in the quarterfinals in Rotterdam against Jon and Stupa, who played a fantastic match. Congratulations. Heads held high and keep working, team. Come on, this isn’t over.”
A quick opportunity to respond awaits in Düsseldorf
There is little room for a break in the demanding tournament schedule, so Galan and Chingotto must swiftly turn their attention to the next event. They are due back in action at the Germany Premier Padel P2 in Düsseldorf, which runs from October 5 to 11.
Rotterdam results, ranking, and form for Galan and Chingotto
Together, Galan and Chingotto own a 65-11 win-loss record in 2026. Their most recent match came in the quarterfinal on the 2nd of October, when they lost 4-6 4-6 to Sanz (world no.10) and Stupaczuk (world no.8).
Rotterdam results, ranking, and form for Galan and Chingotto
Together, Galan and Chingotto own a 65-11 win-loss record in 2026. Their most recent match came in the quarterfinal on the 2nd of October, when they lost 4-6 4-6 to Sanz (world no.10) and Stupaczuk (world no.8).
