A memorable match that kept spectators glued to their seats. The first semifinal of the motorola razr Miami Premier Padel P1 lived up to expectations. In the end, victory went to Chingotto and Galán, the tournament’s No. 2 seeds. But what a battle it was, with Yanguas and Nieto putting up fierce resistance, only to fall by a whisker in the third-set tiebreak.
At the post-match press conference, Fede Chingotto explained the keys to their success: «The first set was perfect, but then they came back strong in the second, and we couldn’t counter their game. After that, it was a long, grueling fight for every point. We played great rallies and had break-point opportunities that we couldn’t capitalize on. But honestly, all four players gave their best at an incredibly high level. I want to thank my teammate for the way we played together.»
The bond between the two is strong, Chingo added: «It’s been a tough week. I wasn’t nervous, but I was focused on the work we had to do. I’m happy that Ale always trusts me, supports me when I lose focus, and keeps me calm. Maybe playing such a great first set held me back in the second—my biggest regret is not converting a single break point in the third. That led us to a very tight tiebreak, where our opponents kept responding to every advantage we had. The key was to focus on one rally at a time and play as a team.»
Ale Galán then shared a technical insight into the decisive moments of the match: «On the last few points, I told Chingo to play towards the ‘T’ of the court, and he executed it perfectly. We’re thrilled with our performance, especially since our families and partners were in the stands watching. Who would we choose to play against in the final? Honestly, we’re focused on ourselves and on giving our best. One thing is clear—we need to convert more break points, and that will be our next step forward.»