Key Takeaways
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Galan lost the London P1 final to Coello and Tapia
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He reflected on recent success: champions in South Africa and finalists in London
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Galan praised padel’s growing presence in London and announced a short rest period
A message of pride and perspective
Ale Galan took to social media after falling short in the London P1 final against Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia. Despite the defeat, the Spanish star expressed satisfaction with his team’s efforts and highlighted the positives from recent weeks. “That’s two weeks of competition done. Proud of everything the team has given, and happy with how we close this first part of the year: champions in South Africa and a final yesterday in London,” Galan wrote.
Padel’s rise in London
Galan emphasized the significance of padel’s growing popularity in major cities. “I leave London with a good feeling. As someone who loves padel, watching this sport take over a city like London is something special,” he added, underscoring the importance of expanding the sport’s reach beyond traditional markets.
After back-to-back tournaments, Galan confirmed he will take a short break before resuming competition. “Time to rest for a few days now,” he concluded, signaling a moment to recharge before the next stage of the season.
His words reflect both pride in recent achievements and optimism about padel’s global growth, even in the face of defeat.
Galan and Chingotto in London, ranking, and results
LWLWWWWWWW Galan and Chingotto have achieved a win-loss 55-9 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 9th of August lost to Tapia (world no.1) and Coello (world no.1) 3-6 7-5 5-7 in the final.
