SUBCHAMPIONS OF CATALONIA THE GIRLS OF THE FEMALE CADET

The players of Club Tennis Tarragona traveled to CT Barcino eager to face a category final. Those from Tarragona a priori did not start as favorites in order to win the title. CT Barcino usually plays with top national and international girls who travel to the club to play in this type of qualifier. On this occasion, the Andorran Victòria Jiménez Kasintseva would be the most renowned rival. Vicky was the number one (1) player in the world junior ranking, winner of the Red Cup in its first edition and junior Roland Garros among others.

Our team traveled this time with Jordi Madurell to Barcelona to direct the warm-up and activation of the players before taking action.

The first to jump on the track would be the youngest of the group, Anne Rossell, who also debuted in a qualifier of this nature. Martina Genís' absence during the week meant that Anne had to play one of the most important matches of her career to date. It was the most even match, showing itself as a brave player and dominating the nerves in the final stretch of the match that lasted 3 hours and 20 minutes. His rival Claudia Negrete and the result 6-3 4-6 7-6 (5).

Jana Genís also played in the first round, she had a priori a game where she was the favorite. The score was very favorable in the first set 5-1, but the pressure to close could with the player who saw Ona Escaler go up on the scoreboard to 5-4. At that key moment, Alberto Gil made Genís react who ended up winning the set 6-4. In the second Jana did not slow down at any point and closed the game 6-4 6-1.

The players (2) and (1) of Club Tennis Tarragona had complicated rivals and jumped on the court with attitude and commitment. It should be noted that at no time did they lower their arms, but they could not add any more victory to the box. Marina Sáez lost 6-7 1-6, the first set was very contested and Marina had options to make him fall on her side. Lack of conviction on some occasions and the good game of the rival on others, was bringing Alexia González closer to the final victory. Finally Anna Ortiz entered the central court of the CT Barcino to face the champion of Roland Garros and the Australian Open junior. Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva imposed a very high level of play from the beginning and Ortiz did not hide at any time. Attendees applauded high-level points among the No. 1 players, but Kasintseva was superior and added the last point of the singles.

With the tie tied 2/2, the title was decided in the doubles match where Ortiz / Genís faced Jiménez / González. The match left a very even first set and was not resolved until the final stretch of it. In the second the players of the CT Barcino much more precise, ended up closing by 6-4 6-3. Fans were able to watch the match live on the club's Instagram account accumulating up to 1700 visits.

The overall final result was 3/2 and CT Barcino added a new title to its record. Club Tennis Tarragona wants to highlight the great championship of our players and is grateful for the attitude and commitment of the entity. The team is already thinking and preparing for the Spanish championship.