Federico Chingotto and Alejandro Galán began the 2026 Premier Padel season with authority, advancing to the semifinals of the Riyadh Season Premier Padel P1. The duo from Olavarría and Madrid delivered a commanding performance in their quarterfinal match, winning in straight sets and confirming their place among the top four pairs in the opening tournament of the year.
Quarterfinal dominance
On Thursday, the men’s quarterfinals saw the top seeds live up to expectations. Chingotto and Galán stood out with a decisive victory over Javier Garrido and Lucas Bergamini. In less than an hour, they closed the match 6‑1, 6‑3, showcasing their strength both in aerial play and in their pressure from the back of the court.
Next challenge in the semifinals
The “Chingalán” duo will now face Francisco Guerrero and Paquito Navarro in the semifinals. Navarro and Guerrero produced one of the biggest surprises of the day, defeating Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas in three sets. This sets up a high‑profile clash that will test Chingotto and Galán’s momentum at the start of the season.
Building confidence for 2026
With their place secured among the semifinalists, Chingotto and Galán are looking to take another step toward their first title of the year. Their confident start in Riyadh underlines their ambition to remain one of the most competitive pairs on the circuit as the 2026 season unfolds.
