Key Takeaways
- Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz upset Ale Galán and Fede Chingotto 6-4, 6-4 at the Rotterdam Premier Padel P2.
- Fede Chingotto congratulated his rivals online: “We fell in the quarterfinals in Rotterdam against Jon and Stupa, who played a fantastic match. Congratulations. Heads held high and keep working, team. Come on, this isn’t over.”
- Galán and Chingotto look to bounce back immediately at the Germany Premier Padel P2 in Düsseldorf, running October 5 to 11.
A rare early exit for Chingotto and Galán in the Netherlands
Almost 7 months after their last premature departure, Ale Galán and Fede Chingotto found themselves halted before reaching a final. The world number 2 pairing suffered a surprising straight-sets defeat against Franco Stupaczuk and Jon Sanz, who produced a clinical display to take the encounter 6-4, 6-4 at the Rotterdam Premier Padel P2.
The result marks another sharp disappointment for the duo following their heartbreak at Roland Garros, where they were edged out in the dying moments of the final against Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia.
The Argentine drive addresses the Rotterdam setback
Known for their resilience after difficult defeats, the pair wasted little time dwelling on the outcome. Only hours following the contest, Chingotto went on social media to praise his opponents and reaffirm his commitment to the ongoing campaign.
Addressing supporters, the Olavarría native shared his perspective: “We fell in the quarterfinals in Rotterdam against Jon and Stupa, who played a fantastic match. Congratulations. Heads held high and keep working, team. Come on, this isn’t over.”
Düsseldorf presents an immediate shot at redemption
With an intense tournament calendar offering little time to pause, Galán and Chingotto will quickly shift focus toward their next opportunity. The pair will return to the court at the Germany Premier Padel P2, scheduled to take place in Düsseldorf from October 5 to 11.
Galan and Chingotto in Rotterdam, ranking, and results
LWLWWWWWWW Galan and Chingotto have achieved a win-loss 65-11 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 2nd of October lost to Sanz (world no.10) and Stupaczuk (world no.8) 4-6 4-6 in the quarterfinal.
Galan and Chingotto in Rotterdam, ranking, and results
LWLWWWWWWW Galan and Chingotto have achieved a win-loss 65-11 record together in 2026. The last match they played was on the 2nd of October lost to Sanz (world no.10) and Stupaczuk (world no.8) 4-6 4-6 in the quarterfinal.
