After winning the World Cup in pairs rowing in Kuwait, Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto And they resumed their way in Premier Padel Dubai P1the main tournament in the battle for first place in the FIP ranking. But the premiere did not happen … It was simple: Lucho Capra and Aimar Goni They made their debut difficult and took the first set from them, before ‘Chingalan’ hit back strongly to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-1.
The victory was a greater success than expected, but it had enormous symbolic and competitive value. In Dubai, it’s not enough to win matches: you have to win the championship. With only three important events ahead of you, each point could decide who ends the year at the top of the world rankings.
After oppression Milan And take advantage of The absence of the “golden boys” in EgyptGalland and Chingotto were only 1,480 points behind the leading pair. But with his latest world title, The difference was reduced to only 680: players Jorge Martinez They have now reached 14,620 points, while Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coelho have added 15,300 points.
If both teams reach all the finals, there will still be 400 points at stake in Dubai, 800 in Mexico, and 600 in Barcelona. The math is simple: whoever wins everything will be number one. Yes Tapia and Coelho They won Greater MexicoThey will maintain first place as long as they reach the finals of other tournaments. On the other hand, if Jalan and Chingoto They beat Dubai and continued their streak in the following tournaments, and they can complete their historic comeback.
For the Madrid player and the Argentine player, the calculations are also clear: if they win it all Round finalsIt will be enough for them to reach the Masters final Barcelona To close the year on a high note. If they stumble Mexicowill depend on the failure of number one. If they do not win in Dubai, Tapia and Coelho will continue to lead as long as they win titles in Acapulco and Barcelona.
For this reason, it first appeared a long time ago in Dubai It has added value: every victory keeps alive the dream of finishing 2025 as the best duo in the world. In the round of 16, Jalan and Chingoto It will be measured at Gil Collado and Paul Hernandezone of the discoveries of the tournament after winning 6-1 and 6-1 Javi Garcia and Javi Barahona.
At the same time, ‘Golden boys They debuted with their usual authority: a 6-1 doubleheader Icardo and Jurado. Your next challenge will be by Tolito Aguirre and Alex Chozas (16).
The fight for the throne continues. And in DubaiThe margin for error is razor-thin: whoever wins them all will be king of the world.
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