Rome, Italy – The Foro Italico is abuzz with anticipation as the BNL Italy Major Premier Padel prepares for a sensational Sunday, pitting the world’s top-ranked pairs against their closest rivals in both the men’s and women’s finals. Starting at 6:30 PM CET, fans will witness a thrilling showdown between the number one and number two seeds, echoing the highly contested first Major of 2025 in Doha.
In the men’s draw, the formidable duo of Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia will face off against Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan. Coello and Tapia, who triumphed in Doha, are set to reclaim the Rome title after missing out last year. Their path to the final was hard-fought, overcoming a spirited challenge from the tournament’s surprise package, Javi Leal and Fran Guerrero, in the semi-finals. After dropping the first set in a tiebreak (6-7), Coello and Tapia showcased their resilience, roaring back to win 6-2, 6-2.
Meanwhile, defending champions Chingotto and Galan also demonstrated their championship mettle in their semi-final clash. They staged an impressive comeback against Juan Lebron and Franco Stupaczuk, losing the first set 4-6 before finding their rhythm to take the second in a tiebreak (7-6, 7-2) and dominating the decider 6-2. The match, lasting over two hours, solidified their spot in what promises to be an epic final. Both pairs are vying for supremacy, with Coello and Tapia holding four titles this season to Chingotto and Galan’s three.
The women’s final promises an equally captivating encounter, featuring Ari Sanchez and Paula Josemaria against Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay. This final brings together three of the four previous Rome Major winners, adding an extra layer of history to the contest. Gemma Triay, who inaugurated the Premier Padel combined tournaments in 2023 with Marta Ortega, will look to add another Rome title to her name. Last year, it was Josemaria and Sanchez who dominated, securing the title against Lucia Sainz and Patty Llaguno after being defeated by Triay/Ortega two years prior.
Brea and Triay secured their spot in the final with a dominant performance in their semi-final, conceding only four games (6-3, 6-1) to Marina Guinart and Victoria Iglesias, who, despite the loss, concluded an unforgettable tournament run. The second women’s semi-final was a marathon affair, with Josemaria and Sanchez battling against Bea Gonzalez and Claudia Fernandez. The first set alone lasted an astounding 98 minutes, culminating in a dramatic 10-8 tiebreak win for the world number 1s. They then closed out the match with a more straightforward 6-3 victory in the second set. Josemaria and Sanchez are chasing their second consecutive title after Buenos Aires and their fourth of the season, aiming to match the season’s tally of their final opponents, Brea and Triay.
The stage is set for a truly unforgettable “Super Sunday” at the Foro Italico, as the top seeds in both categories prepare to battle for ultimate glory in the BNL Italy Major Premier Padel finals.
