English begins to dominate in the most definitive phase of the Junior Tennis World Cup. The semi-finals of the competition are approaching and the Spanish-speaking qualifiers can already be counted on one hand.
It was not the best matches for the locals, who had to say goodbye to the ecumenical event from the first rounds. This made Peru’s Lucciana Pérez, seeded number two in the tournament, the only Latin American representation after defeating American Alanis Hamilton 2-6, 7-5 and 6-0, number nine in the overall standings.
For her part, the big favorite Iva Jovic defeated competitor Alexia Harmon, also from the United States, 6-2 and 6-0 with extraordinary ease. Her next rival will again be one of her compatriots, Valeria Ray, of Venezuelan roots, who played in the match of the day against Dutch Annelin Bakker with a score of 7-5, 6-7(7) and 6-4.
The sensation in the men’s branch was once again the Dutchman Mees Rottgering, who eliminated the big favorite Kaylan Bigun last Wednesday, and left the American Stiles Brockett (6-4 and 6-2) on the road this Thursday to qualify for the semi-finals where he will have to compete against the German Lasse Poertner.
Britain’s Oliver Bonding and Canadian Matthias Uwe Kask battle for a place in the final within the other bracket.
The semi-finals of the Youth Tennis World Cup will take place this Friday from 11 a.m. at the Racquet District Park. Admission is free for all public.
Source: El heraldo
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