This Saturday, the courts of the New Country Club Hacienda in San José Pinula They were the scene of the final day of the Second week of competition of the 16th edition of the Galileo University Cupwhich concluded with the exciting ends of the male and female branch.
The action started with the great male final between the Japanese Kohshi isashi and the Irish Eoghan Jenningswho faced themselves on the central court for the coveted 100 ITF points. The meeting was broadcast live by Tigo Sports Guatemalaallowing fans to follow every moment of the intense duel.
Istashi quickly took control of the game, closing the first set by 6-3 After 45 minutes of play. His domain on the court was evident, and took advantage of the advantage to face the second set with greater peace of mind. Despite an initial attempt of reaction by the Irishman, who won the first game of the second set, the Japanese responded firmly, imposing himself with a 6-2 which assured him the title in a match that extended for an hour and 20 minutes.
“I am very happy to have won this tournament, it means a lot to me,” he said Kohshi After his victory.
The Japanese path until the final was not easy. In Second Ronda he faced a hard encounter against the American Theo Hegartyto which he won in three sets by 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-1. In the quarterfinals surpassed Nicolás Pedraza by 7-5, 6-3and in the semifinals he had to go over in front of the Turkish Mustafa Egewinning a dramatic game for 3-6, 7-6 (4), 7-5. His physical and mental consistency were key to consecrating champion.
In the female branch, the final of the first week was revived: the American Olivia Traynor He faced his compatriot again Janae Preston. This time, Traynor arrived with a sed of revenge and showed a solid and focused tennis throughout the week, without losing a single set on his way to the title.
In addition to his great performance in Singles, Olivia also shone in doubles, taking the championship with his partner. Thus, it closed an impeccable participation by becoming double champion of the tournament.
“It was a really incredible week for me, winning both doubles and individuals. I could form a very good double team with my partner,” he said Traynor.
With a final marker of 6-4, 6-3Olivia defeated Preston, who concludes his participation as a finalist in both singles and doubles.
“In a way, I wanted to avenge myself from last week, so I remained really concentrated in all the games and that was what really made me highlight,” added the champion.
With this day the Galileo University Cup 2025that for two weeks brought together the best promises of international youth tennis in Guatemalan lands.
The organization especially thanks New Country Club Hacienda and High Vista Golf & Tennis Club for its hospitality as venues, as well as Galileo Universityofficial sponsor of the event, for its continuous support for the development of youth tennis.
