Junín, Argentina – The W35 Junín I tournament is set to conclude this Sunday with an all-Argentine final, featuring Luisina Giovannini and Martina Capurro. The match, scheduled for 11:00 local time (information on UTC conversion not available), will be broadcast live on DeporTV and the official YouTube channel of the Argentine Tennis Association (AAT).
Giovannini, 19, the tournament’s top seed and hailing from Coronel Moldes, has cruised through the competition, dropping just one set en route to the final. She secured victories over Carla Markus, Valentina Bruno, Florencia Urrutia, and Ecuadorian Mell Reasco. Currently ranked No. 222 in the world, Giovannini is aiming for her tenth professional title and will be competing in her third consecutive final in 2026 – her fourth in her last six appearances.
Capurro, a 28-year-old from Avellaneda and the tournament’s fifth seed, earned her place in the final with wins against Wozuko Mdlulwa, Isabella Barrera, Carolina Meligeni, and Gina Feistel. Ranked No. 370, Capurro boasts ten career titles and is seeking her first win of the season. She also carries a strong record on home soil, having reached at least the final round in her last four tournaments played in Argentina.
Podoroska Set to Return at W35 Junín II
Adding to the excitement surrounding Argentine tennis, Nadia Podoroska is preparing for her competitive return at the W35 Junín II, scheduled to take place from March 29th to April 5th at the Club Atlético Sarmiento.
Podoroska, a former world No. 36 and 2020 Roland Garros semifinalist, received a wildcard into the main draw. This marks her return to competition after a 439-day absence. Her last complete season was 2024, where she achieved consistency, participated in high-level tournaments, and secured two WTA 125 titles in San Luis Potosí and Barranquilla. However, injuries limited her to only three official matches in 2025, resulting in a 1-2 record.
“Since Australia, I’ve been dealing with several injuries, not just one. That’s why I’ve been out of competition for so long,” Podoroska explained in an interview with Infobae, as reported in December 2025. The injuries included issues with her hip and shoulder, followed by inflammation of a tendon in her forearm during her recovery. “That meant taking some steps back,” she acknowledged.
The recovery process proved lengthy and emotionally challenging. “I stopped in Australia thinking I’d be out for a month, but the process kept getting longer, and I never imagined being out for almost a year,” she admitted. Despite the setbacks, Podoroska persevered through various treatments and a progressive recovery, ultimately finding the conditions to plan her return.
Throughout her career, Podoroska has battled various physical ailments, including a proximal hamstring tendinopathy, an osseous edema in her foot, and hormonal imbalances. Her presence in Junín is not only anticipated but also elevates the tournament’s profile. She has represented Argentina in 18 Billie Jean King Cup ties, reached the top 40 in the world rankings, and led the nation to the semifinals of a Grand Slam.
Wildcards for the main draw were also awarded to Luciana Moyano (ranked No. 716, a recent W15 Santiago champion), Luna Cinalli (ranked No. 30 in the ITF Junior rankings, age 17), and Sol Larraya Guidi (ranked No. 14 in the junior rankings, age 18). Wildcards for the qualifying draw went to Luciana Blatter, Bianca Álvarez, Ambra Marsiletti, Renata Ferrari, and Agustina Tarantola.
The W35 Junín tournaments represent a significant opportunity for Argentine tennis players to showcase their talent and gain valuable competitive experience. With Giovannini and Capurro set to battle for the title in the first event, and Podoroska’s highly anticipated return in the second, the coming weeks promise exciting action for tennis fans in Argentina and beyond.
Podoroska’s return to the court is a welcome sight for Argentine tennis enthusiasts, and her presence in Junín is sure to draw significant attention to the W35 event. The tournament provides a platform for both established players and rising stars to compete and develop their games.
Fans can follow the action from the W35 Junín I final on DeporTV and the AAT’s official YouTube channel. The W35 Junín II, beginning March 29th, will also be a key event to watch as Nadia Podoroska begins her journey back to the top of the WTA rankings.
