Fede Chingotto and Ale Galán have claimed the title at the Premier Padel P2 in Asunción, solidifying their dominance in the men’s draw alongside Paula Josemaría and Bea González, who triumphed in the women’s bracket. The SND Arena witnessed a high-voltage final that confirmed the top form of these pairs in the current season.
Chingotto and Galán during the P2 Asunción final. (Credit: Premier Padel)
For Jorge Martínez’s team, this victory cements their push for the Race lead, marking a significant step in their campaign. Meanwhile, Josemaría and González extended their winning streak to four consecutive titles, reinforcing their supremacy in the rankings after a week of intense competition and outstanding performances in the final rounds in South America.
Prize Money for the Champions
The Asunción tournament, categorized as a P2 event (the third tier in Premier Padel after Major and P1 tournaments), offered a total prize pool of €262,250. This amount was evenly distributed between the men’s and women’s draws, following the circuit’s equality policy driven by the FIP and QSI.
Paula Josemaría and Bea González celebrate their title in Asunción. (Credit: Premier Padel)
Each member of the winning pairs — Chingotto, Galán, Josemaría, and González — received a check for €12,750 for their victory in the final. The runners-up (Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia in the men’s event; Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea in the women’s event) each took home €7,500.
Round-by-Round Breakdown in the P2 Category
The financial structure of P2 tournaments ensures earnings for all players who reach the main draw, supporting the viability of pairs that advance through the qualifying rounds. The per-player breakdown for the P2 Asunción is as follows:
– Champion: €12,750
– Finalist: €7,500
– Semifinalist: €4,125
– Quarterfinalist: €2,625
– Round of 16: €1,781
– Round of 32: €1,172
With these prizes, the circuit wraps up its thrilling stint in Paraguay, leaving the standout pairs — Chingotto/Galán and Josemaría/González — as the major economic winners of the week in Asunción before the tour heads to the P1 in Argentina.