Con sportsmen of more than 27 countries The 43rd edition of the Junior Tennis World Cup in Barranquilla from January 24 to 31 in it District Racquet Park. Free admission for the public.
This Friday the qualifying phase will begin and the main draw will begin to be played on Monday the 26th with 32 women and 32 men.
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“Each young person competes with great enthusiasm and at a high level, it is a platform for them to demonstrate their talent and climb the ranking. It is a gift for the people of Barranquilla to have this tournament and the stages are of a high level”declared Jorge Isazapresident of the Atlantic Tennis League, at a press conference this Wednesday at the Dann Carlton Hotel.
Also, The District highlighted the benefits of having this World Cup in Barranquilla for athletes.
“We are very happy to continue supporting this World Cup under the leadership of our Mayor Alejandro Char. “Sport has been shown to be a fundamental element for better physical and mental health, in addition to the fact that many people from other parts come to visit Barranquilla”declared Daniel TrujilloDistrict Secretary of Sports.
Two tennis players were at the conferences that can give something to talk about in the World Cup, such as Emanuela Lares in feminine, and the barranquilla Chetan Vasquez in masculine.
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“My expectations are quite high, I hope to give my best. The courts are very comfortable and I am grateful for the opportunity to be here,” assured the Vallecaucana Emanuela Lares.
“It is an honor to be in the main draw in Barranquilla, my homeland. This opportunity excites me and I hope to represent my city in the best way.“, he stated Chetan Vasquez.
Tournament
The masculine will have as main favorite Michael Antonius of EE.UU ranked 14th in the world ranking. Pedro will also be there Henrique Chavalgoity from Brazil, located in box 50 of the Junior category world classification, the Paraguayan Álvaro Frutos who is in position 66, and the Canadian Benjamín Azar classified 68.
The best Colombian in the world ranking is Alejandro Castellanos of the Casanare Tennis Leaguewho was already in the Barranquilla contest the previous year. Lucas Velasco from Risaralda and Nicolás Barros from Bogotá, among others, will also be in action.
in ladies the best ranked is Welles Newman from USA Owner of the 49th position in the world ranking, followed by the Brazilian Pietra Rivoli, number 69 in the world in the Junior category, Margaret Shons, number 78 in the world, also stands out.
The best Colombian rackets are the Vallecaucan ones María Isabel Suárez and Emanuela Lares, along with Mariana Pinzón from Bogotá.
The tennis players of the Caribbean Coast are led by the Barranquilleros Chetán Vásquez and Mateo González who achieved their classification in a tournament organized by the Atlantic Tennis League, like María Gabriela Baena from Cartagena.
