The 2025 season’s struggle for the top spot in the world rankings culminated dramatically in the GNP Mexico Major in Acapulco. The final pitted the top-ranked pair, Agustin Tapia and Arturo Coello, against their fiercest rivals, Alejandro Galan and Federico Chingotto. This final was not just a fight for the Major title, but also a critical matchup for the coveted year-end crown because both partners had put on incredible performances throughout the year.
The Reigning Kings Win in Straight Sets
The world number one combination of Tapia and Coello finally proved to be too strong in the match, which was an intense demonstration of high-speed padel. The dominant couple won the title in spite of their opponents’ valiant second-set comeback attempt.
Alejandro Galan and Federico Chingotto were defeated by Agustin Tapia and Arturo Coello, 6-4, 7-6, in the end. With this win, the duo mathematically guaranteed to finish the 2025 season as the top-ranked pair in the world as well as the Premier Padel Major of Mexico title.
Galan’s Crazy Counter-Pared
Although Tapia and Coello took home the trophy, Alejandro Galan’s performance was the one that genuinely enthralled the audience and will be relived for years to come. Galan made a stunning defensive maneuver during a taxing encounter in the final: a “insane” counter-pared (counter-wall shot).