Why Chingotto and Galán Retired in the Semi-Final Against Paquito Navarro and Bergamini

Why Chingotto and Galán Retired in the Semi-Final Against Paquito Navarro and Bergamini

In one of the most unexpected moments of the Premier Padel Buenos Aires P1 2025, top contenders Federico Chingotto and Alejandro Galán were forced to retire during their semi-final clash against Paquito Navarro and Lucas Bergamini. The reason? A sudden health issue affecting Galán, cutting short what had been a thrilling match.

If you're a padel fan in Lebanon or just following the global circuit, here's everything you need to know about why Chingotto and Galán stepped off the court and what it means for the season ahead.

A High-Level Match with a Sudden Turn

The semi-final started with high energy and expectations:

  • First Set: Chingotto/Galán secured it 6-4, showing dominance and coordination.
  • Second Set: Navarro and Bergamini fought back to take it 6-4.
  • Third Set: Just one game in, with the score at 0-1, Galán signaled he couldn’t continue, and the match ended prematurely.

🔴 Reason for Retirement: According to multiple sources, Ale Galán suffered from stomach problems, which had already been affecting his performance in the second set. Even Paquito Navarro acknowledged after the match that he and Bergamini noticed Galán’s discomfort during the changeovers.

Galan said in his official Thread account:

"“It’s frustrating not to be able to compete due to physical issues.
I’m grateful to all the fans and my team for the love and support you’ve given me.
We would have loved to give you that last set 🙏🏻🇦🇷
Heading home now — time to keep moving forward 👊🏻”

What This Means for Their Partnership

This retirement marks the end of a streak of five consecutive finals for Chingotto and Galán on the Premier Padel circuit. While it’s a setback, it’s not career-defining. Galán’s decision to stop was a precaution — something many top athletes choose to do to protect their health and stay competitive in the long run.

They remain one of the strongest duos of the 2025 season, and if Galán recovers quickly, fans can expect them back on the court very soon.

A Special Moment for Paquito & Bergamini

Although they didn’t want to win under those circumstances, the victory was still significant for the Spanish-Brazilian pair:

  • It marked Paquito Navarro’s return to a Premier Padel final after 630 days, his last being the Paris Major in 2023.
  • It’s also the first final of the season for the Navarro/Bergamini duo.

They will now face Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello, the current world number ones, in what promises to be a high-octane final.

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