Monday, June 2 officially began the main box of the J100 Cup University Galileo Cupin the facilities of the National Tennis Federation, in zone 15, with a vibrant day where local tennis players left a pleasant impression. Three Guatemalans managed to advance to the second round on a day marked by the high competitive level and exciting encounters.
The first to seal its classification was José Argeñalwho defeated the American Nicolás Pedraza in two sets: 7-6 (6), 6-3. The first partial was a true battle, which Argeñal knew how to close with solidity in the Tie Breakwhich allowed him to face the second set with greater confidence.
“The first set was very closed, we were both playing very well and getting well. Games They were tight, but with decision and patience it could be better, ”said Argeñal at the end of the game.
The young tennis player is going through a special year, since it is his last season in the ITF youth circuit, and hopes to maintain this good rhythm throughout the contest.
In addition to Argeñal, Anthony Vásquez, Mario López, Mateo Herrarte and José Aníbal Martínez also saw action on this first day, although without achieving the pass to the next round.
In the female branch, Sofia Dallamora and Alison Oliva They were the Guatemalan protagonists of the day, ensuring their presence in the second round of the tournament.
Dallamora achieved a blunt victory against Colombian Sara Peña, with partials of 6-4, 6-0, marking a personal milestone by first classifying the second round of a J100 tournament.
“I was nervous in the first set, and we set 4 equal, but I managed to close 6-4. In the second set I was more loose and I didn’t lose any Game. I am very happy to be able to win my first round in this very demanding tournament, ”she said excitedly after her triumph.
For his part, Alison Oliva starred in a great comeback. After losing 0-3 on the first set in front of his rival, he recovered to win it in Tie Break 7-6 (6) and then dominated the second with a solid 6-2. The Guatemalan highlighted for its determination in the key moments.
“Despite being down on such a difficult set, I struggled a lot and that was what I liked,” said Oliva, who now gets ready for a hard commitment to the Canadian Ashivini Tara, in a very even duel on the paper: Oliva occupies the 805 position of the 805 ranking ITF, while Tara is located in position 809.
The tournament activity will continue on Tuesday with the conclusion of the first round matches in the modality of Singleswhere there is still hope that more Guatemalans are classified. In addition, the competition will begin in doublewhich promises more action and emotion in the Galileo University Cup.