Padel
Premier Padel’s Buenos Aires P1 delivered record crowds, dominant title wins for Galán and Chingotto plus González and Josemaría, and another huge storyline for the 2026 season.
Alejandro Galán and Fede Chingotto claimed the men’s title, while Bea González and Paula Josemaría Martín won the women’s crown at the 2026 Premier Padel Buenos Aires P1 in Argentina. Played in front of a world-record padel crowd of 16,920 at the Mary Terán de Weiss Stadium, the tournament delivered standout performances, fierce rivalries and another major statement from two of the sport’s form teams. Galán and Chingotto continued their dominant run with another title-winning display, while González and Josemaría extended their remarkable winning streak to five consecutive tournaments. After a short break, the Premier Padel season now moves to Europe for the Italy Major in Rome from May 31 to June 7.
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Watch the Buenos Aires P1 highlights
Relive the best moments from Premier Padel’s season opener in Buenos Aires, including the biggest rallies and both finals in the official highlights on Red Bull TV:
Key takeaways
- Winners: Alejandro Galán and Fede Chingotto won the men’s title, while Bea González and Paula Josemaría lifted the women’s trophy.
- Final scores: Galán and Chingotto defeated Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia 6–2 6–1 in the men’s final, while González and Josemaría beat Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea 6–3 7–5 in the women’s final.
- Big moment: Buenos Aires welcomed a world-record padel crowd of 16,920 spectators on Saturday.
- Standout performance: Chingotto thrived under the pressure of playing in front of a home crowd in Argentina.
- Why it matters: Both winning pairs strengthened their positions as the form teams of the 2026 season.
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Buenos Aires P1 results
- Men’s final: Galán and Chingotto defeated Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia 6–2 6–1 to continue their brilliant run of form in 2026. The second seeds raced into an early lead and never allowed the defending champions to settle, sealing victory in just 1h 17m. Galán said: “We’re playing at a very high level and being really consistent. We know how difficult this is, so we have to make the most of this good momentum – focus only on the present.”
- Women’s final: González and Josemaría overcame Triay and Brea 6–3 7–5 to secure their fifth consecutive Premier Padel title. After surviving difficult quarter-final and semi-final matches earlier in the week, the pair delivered another composed performance in the final to make history. After lifting her 18th career title, González said: “Five tournaments in a row is crazy. Honestly, we still haven’t fully taken it in because winning one tournament is already so difficult, so I think we have to enjoy it – really appreciate it.”
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The big highlights
- Flawless final: Galán and Chingotto stormed into a 4–0 lead in the men’s final before closing out a dominant straight-sets victory.
- Epic semi: Coello and Tapia battled through a tense semi-final against Miguel Yanguas and Franco Stupaczuk to keep their title hopes alive.
- Early scare: González and Josemaría recovered from losing the opening set in their semi-final against Ariana Sánchez and Andrea Ustero.
- Match-point save: Triay and Brea saved a match point in a dramatic semi-final win over Claudia Fernández and Sofia Araújo.
- A record-breaker: A record crowd of 16,920 fans created one of the loudest and most memorable atmospheres in Premier Padel history.
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Players who impressed
Alejandro Galán
Galán produced another commanding performance alongside Fede Chingotto, helping the pair cruise through the draw without dropping a set. The title reinforced their position as one of the strongest teams on the 2026 tour and strengthened their momentum in the FIP Race Ranking.
Fede Chingotto
Chingotto embraced the pressure of competing in front of his home crowd and played one of his cleanest matches of the season in the final. His partnership with Galán continues to grow stronger as they challenge for the number one spot this season.
Bea González
González showed resilience throughout the tournament, especially after difficult three-set battles in both the quarter-finals and semi-finals. Winning a fifth straight title underlined her consistency and confirmed her status as one of the standout performers of 2026.
Paula Josemaría
Josemaría once again brought calmness and control in key moments, helping her partnership close out another major final. Her consistency alongside González has made them the team to beat heading into the European leg of the season.
What this means for the Premier Padel season
Buenos Aires P1 confirmed that Galán and Chingotto are building serious momentum in the men’s game. Their dominant performances throughout the week, combined with another win over Coello and Tapia, suggest the title race could become increasingly competitive over the coming months.
In the women’s draw, González and Josemaría continue to set the pace after securing a fifth consecutive title. Their ability to recover from difficult situations earlier in the tournament highlighted both their mental resilience and tactical consistency.
The event also demonstrated Premier Padel’s growing global appeal. The world-record crowd in Buenos Aires showcased the sport’s expanding audience and the passion surrounding the tour in South America.
With the Italy Major next on the calendar, attention now shifts to whether the leading pairs can maintain their form on one of the biggest stages of the season.
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Where to watch full matches and replays
Watch every match from Buenos Aires P1 on Red Bull TV, including full replays from the quarter-finals through to the finals.
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Up next: Italy Major
The 2026 Premier Padel season resumes in Europe with the Italy Major in Rome, one of the biggest events on the calendar.
- Event: Italy Major
- Dates: May 31 – June 7, 2026
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Why it matters: There are 2,000 points on offer for the winners of a Major - double that of a P1 and around 4x that of a P2.
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