Acapulco, Mexico. November 29, 2025. The Arena GNP Seguros hosted an electrifying semifinal day, solidifying the pairs who will fight for glory in the last Major of the season: the GNP México Major 2025. With a fervent crowd, elite padel defined its finalists, promising two stellar showdowns this Sunday.
Men's Draw: Clash of Titans and The Race for World No. 1
The men's session featured both the expected dominance of the favorites and the resilience of the outsiders.
Chingotto/Galán vs. Augsburger/Lebrón: Unstoppable Solidarity
In the first semifinal, the world number two pair, Alejandro Galán and Fede Chingotto, decisively defeated Leo Augsburger and Juan Lebrón (pair 5) with set scores of 6-2 and 6-3 in just over an hour.
From the start, Galán and Chingotto, backed by the Mexican crowd's support for Galán, set a fast pace. Chingotto displayed his usual "iron heart" and solidity from the back, managing play and frustrating his opponents. The first set was decided by Galán's "dominant power" and Chingotto's net skills, securing the break and closing 6-2.
The second set began tighter (2-2), with Augsburger and Lebrón attempting to "lower the effervescence" of the match. However, unforced errors from Lebrón accumulated, and the number two pair seized the opportunity, getting the crucial break. Galán closed the match with his characteristic "alien" display of smash power, sealing the 6-3 and ensuring their spot in the final.
Coello/Tapia vs. Sanz/Navarro: Three-Set Battle of Resilience
The day's finale pitted the world number one and defending champions, Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia, against the surprising pair of Jon Sanz and Paquito Navarro. The "Golden Boys" had to struggle for their victory, winning 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-3 in a three-set epic that truly tested their mettle.
The first set was clear dominance for Tapia and Coello (6-2). However, the second set turned into a true tactical and emotional battle. Sanz and Navarro offered formidable resistance, displaying commendable bravery and a "street padel" style. Tension mounted until a dramatic tie-break, where the fighting spirit of Paquito and Sanz prevailed (7-6 (4)), forcing a third set and igniting the Arena GNP Seguros.
In the decisive set, Coello and Tapia leaned on their rank to regain control. Despite the bravura of their rivals and the loud encouragement from the crowd, the defending champions managed a crucial break and used their dominant power to seal the 6-3 victory, securing their spot in the final. Navarro and Sanz left with their heads held high after pushing the world number one to the limit.
The Men's Final: For Global Supremacy
The title clash this Sunday at 7:00 PM (Mexico local time) will be Coello/Tapia vs. Galán/Chingotto. This match not only determines the Major champion but also has direct implications for the world number one ranking.
Women's Draw: Epic, History, and Authority
The women’s matches offered a contrast between an epic battle and an authoritative victory.
Brea/Triay vs. Caldera/Goenaga: The Fight for the Grand Slam
The number one seeds, Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay, faced Bea Caldera and Carmen Goenaga (pair 10) in an over two-hour match that bordered on the epic. The favorites won 7-6 (7-5), 2-6, 6-3, keeping their dream alive of making history as the first pair to win all four Majors in a single year.
The first set was a carousel of emotions. Brea and Triay jumped ahead (3-0), but Goenaga and Caldera "held on" to the match, forcing a tie-break that the favorites won narrowly. Far from being discouraged, the outsiders played a brilliant second set, with Goenaga on the "upward arrow" and the Caldera/Goenaga duo stealing the initiative and punishing their rivals' "short lob," closing with a commanding 2-6.
In the third set, Brea and Triay resorted to their "exercise of authority" and "capacity for resilience." Triay's cry of "Yemanífica" after a winning por tres (smash into the back glass that goes out) was revealing. Despite the bravery of Caldera/Goenaga, the consistency and "dominant power" of the number one pair in the decisive moments sealed the match with a 6-3, booking their historic ticket to the final.
Fernández/González vs. Jensen/Alonso: The Unstoppable Pearl
In the other semifinal, Bea González and Claudia Fernández (pair 3) demonstrated their authority by defeating Claudia Jensen and Ale Alonso (pair 6) 6-3, 6-2 in a high-tempo match.
From the start, "The Pearl" Bea González and "The Wonder Girl" Claudia Fernández, imposed their system. Despite the efforts of Jensen and Alonso, the reliability of the Spanish pair, with Fernández showing her "wonder girl cape" and González her power, was undeniable. A break late in the first set (5-3) secured the 6-3.
The second set was a masterclass, with González/Fernández achieving a clean break that highlighted their opponents' frustration. The forcefulness and quality of Bea González's winners, combined with Claudia Fernández's "passing shot" and "parallel backhand," propelled them to a 6-2 victory. In the post-match interview, Fernández did not hesitate to rate her performance in the tournament as "the best I have played."
The Women's Final: Historical Record?
The women's final will be played at 5:00 PM (Mexico local time) between Brea/Triay vs. Fernández/González. Brea and Triay are chasing an unprecedented milestone in padel history: winning all four Majors in a single season.
GNP Mexico Major 2025 Semifinals