Galán & Chingotto Seize the Race Lead — Three Titles, 18-2 Record, and Now #1 in 2026

The numbers don't lie. Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto won the Newgiza P2 — their third title of 2026. They've officially overtaken Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello at the top of the Race.

Tapia and Coello skipped Newgiza. Third year running. While the world number ones rested, Galán and Chingotto swept through the draw: 6-4, 6-0 in the quarters, 6-3, 6-4 over Coki Nieto and Jon Sanz in the semis, and 6-4, 6-1 over Franco Stupaczuk and Miguel Yanguas in the final. Their 2026 record sits at 18-2.

Three titles from five events. An 18-2 record. Zero signs of slowing down. The pair that was supposed to be chasing is now out front.

In the women's draw, Bea González and Paula Josemaría won their second straight title, beating Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea 6-4, 5-7, 6-4. That's three consecutive finals between the same two pairs — Cancún went to Triay/Brea, then Miami and now Newgiza to González/Josemaría. The series stands 2-1. Every match has gone three sets. Every match has been a war.

Josemaría was again the difference. Her defensive reads and clutch play in tight moments have turned this rivalry from "competitive" into "appointment viewing." The women's tour hasn't had a duo this locked in since Salazar and Marrero.

The big question now: Brussels. Tapia and Coello return this week. They've lost the Race lead without losing a match. The pressure is entirely on them to prove the skip strategy didn't cost more than points — it may have cost momentum.

Source: Padel Tonic — Galán and Chingotto surge to the top of the 2026 Race, Padel Tonic — González/Josemaría beat Triay/Brea 6-4 5-7 6-4