Key Takeaways
- In the Germany Premier Padel P2 round of 16, Ale Galan and Fede Chingotto rallied from a set down to beat Javi Garrido and Juani De Pascual 4-6, 6-1, 7-5.
- The number 2 seeds clinched the crucial break in the third set’s twelfth game, completing the victory after 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- A routine 6-3, 6-3 win over Javi Martinez and Luis Hernandez sent Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz into the next round.
Ale Galan and Fede Chingotto withstand major scare in Düsseldorf
Several leading pairings were stretched to their limits when the tournament’s top seeds began their campaigns at the Castello Düsseldorf. The Germany Premier Padel P2 round of 16 highlighted the increasing competitiveness of professional padel.
Ale Galan and Fede Chingotto endured a dangerous contest later in the day, following the tough morning battle faced by Juan Lebron and Leo Augsburger. Javi Garrido and Juani De Pascual came desperately close to delivering the tournament’s biggest upset against the number 2 seeds.
Last-gasp break averts huge upset at Castello Düsseldorf
Garrido and De Pascual, coached by Iñigo Lopez, played without inhibition from the outset. The Andalusian and the Pergamino native refused to retreat against the strong favorites and capitalized on their opportunities to take the first set 4-6.
Jorge Martinez’s bench demanded a quick reaction after the opening-set setback, and Galan and Chingotto responded by sharply increasing the pace. They controlled the court and exploited the available spaces to dominate the second set 6-1. In the decider, Garrido and De Pascual repeatedly resisted break-point pressure on serve as the match developed into a tense deadlock. A tiebreak appeared imminent before Galan and Chingotto struck with the decisive break at the final opportunity, sealing a 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 win in 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Straight-sets victory sends Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz through
Building on the momentum of their Rotterdam run, Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz made a smooth start on German soil. They needed an hour and 15 minutes to defeat Javi Martinez and Luis Hernandez 6-3, 6-3 and advance to the next round.
Galan and Chingotto’s 2026 ranking, Düsseldorf campaign, and results
Together, Galan and Chingotto have compiled a 66-11 win-loss record in 2026. At the Germany P2 2026, where they are currently competing, they defeated Garrido(world no.19) and De Pascual(world no.42) 4-6 6-1 7-5.
Garrido and Gutierrez’s ranking, Lyon campaign, and results
Garrido and Gutierrez own a 0-1 win-loss record as a team in 2026. Their most recent match came on the 23rd of September, when they capitulated to Axelsson (world no.114) and Guichard (world no.71) 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the round of 16.
