Chingotto leaves court in Valladolid and wins
An unusual scene marked the quarter-final at the Valladolid Premier Padel P2. In the clash between Ale Galán and Fede Chingotto against Paquito Navarro and Martín Di Nenno, the Argentine Fede Chingotto had to leave the court unexpectedly midway through the second set. Triggered by severe nausea, the world number two player rushed towards the bench and locker room – and returned a few minutes later with a smile.
Before the incident, Galán and Chingotto dominated the match comfortably. The pair, currently among the strongest doubles on the Premier Padel tour, had taken the first set 6-1 and started the second set in control. At 15-0 the path to the semi-finals seemed clear – until Chingotto, nicknamed "Ratón" by fans, suddenly slowed down and drew the attention of the entire stadium.
Minutes of concern at Plaza Mayor
What initially looked like a short break quickly turned tense. Chingotto was visibly suffering, had to vomit behind the players' bench and then ran to the locker room. For players, officials and the crowd it remained unclear whether the Argentine could continue. In a quarter-final at this level, a withdrawal would have been a heavy blow for Galán and an unexpected advantage for Navarro and Di Nenno.
The arena at Plaza Mayor in Valladolid fell silent while everyone waited for a signal. But Chingotto returned – smiling and to applause from the crowd. The moment will remain one of the most memorable of this tournament edition. Rarely does the world tour show so clearly how physically demanding a single match day can be, even for athletes at the top of the rankings.
Galán and Chingotto win 6-1, 6-4
What mattered was that Chingotto could continue normally after the interruption. Together with Galán they picked up the thread of the match and turned their lead into a clear victory. The final score was 6-1, 6-4 against Paquito Navarro and Martín Di Nenno. With that, the pair reached the semi-finals of the Valladolid Premier Padel P2 and confirmed their form on the tour once again.
Navarro and Di Nenno faced a pair that controlled rallies early and kept their opponents under pressure. Despite the brief interruption, Galán/Chingotto remained the dominant side. The first set had already been one-sided and the second stayed under their control.
- First set: 6-1 for Galán/Chingotto
- Second set: 6-4 after break due to nausea
- Opponents: Paquito Navarro / Martín Di Nenno
- Tournament: Valladolid Premier Padel P2, quarter-final
Galán reassures in press conference
After the match, Ale Galán explained in the press conference that he had not known about Chingotto's discomfort at first. He had noticed his partner looking serious during the first set but learned the exact cause at the same time as the crowd. Galán praised the Argentine and stressed that Chingotto had shown that even world-class players react like human beings.
Galán also pointed to the importance of hydration and sounded confident for the days ahead: "It is a matter of a little more fluids, and tomorrow he will surely be running as always," said the Madrilenian. The statement suggests the team does not view the incident as a serious injury but as a temporary physical reaction in tournament routine.
Context: Premier Padel P2 in Valladolid
The Valladolid Premier Padel P2 is part of the Premier Padel tour calendar and regularly attracts leading pairs. The venue at Plaza Mayor gives the event a special atmosphere: a central arena, an engaged crowd and the intensity of a P2 tournament where ranking points and important places are at stake. For Galán and Chingotto, the quarter-final was another step in a tournament they entered as favourites.
Paquito Navarro and Martín Di Nenno also belong to the extended circle of top doubles. Against Galán/Chingotto they lacked the consistency on this day to seriously pressure the favourites. Chingotto's incident briefly changed the mood but not the balance of power on court.
Hydration and workload on the tour
Incidents like the one in Valladolid remind us how demanding the physical workload on the world tour is. Several matches per week, travel, different climate conditions and high intensity in every rally take their toll even on experienced pros. Nausea during a match can have various causes – from dehydration and digestive issues to acute stress. Teams therefore work intensively on nutrition, fluid intake and recovery between matches.
Chingotto's quick return and subsequent victory suggest it was an isolated moment. Galán's assessment after the match supports that reading. More fright than harm – that sums up the incident for Fede Chingotto. The Argentine turned the uncomfortable situation into an anecdote the crowd applauded and immediately continued his winning run with Galán.
Galán and Chingotto thus confirm their role as one of the defining doubles of the current season. The 6-1, 6-4 result against Navarro and Di Nenno underlines their dominance – even on a day when not everything went to plan. For Valladolid, the scene remains a striking image of this Premier Padel P2 edition.
