Caijsa Hennemann secured the 10th Copa Nadia by JCastillo Seguros title after defeating Spain’s Ruth Roura 6-2, 6-1 in the final at the Blas Infante Tennis Technology Center in Seville, capturing the professional women’s World Tennis W35 tournament crown.
Seville Final Dominance
Hennemann dictated the pace from the opening games, taking control of rallies and neutralizing Roura’s attempts to establish momentum. The opening set featured early breaks as both players struggled to hold serve through the first four games. Hennemann broke through to consolidate her advantage at 2-3, adding another break to stretch her lead to 2-5 before closing out the first set 6-2.
The second set followed a similar trajectory as the Swedish competitor raced to a 4-0 lead. Utilizing clever drop shots to disrupt the baseline rhythm, Hennemann kept her opponent off balance before sealing the set 6-1 to capture the championship trophy.
Player Reactions After the Match
Reflecting on her performance, Hennemann stated that she played a great match, remained very solid, controlled the tempo, and felt extremely happy with the title after a fantastic week in Seville. Roura acknowledged that her opponent played at a superior level and admitted she struggled to find her rhythm, noting that she pushed to take the initiative but accumulated more unforced errors than usual while still valuing her strong run to the final.
Decade of Women’s Tennis Development
Organized by the Andalusian Tennis Federation, the tournament celebrated its tenth anniversary, marking a decade of commitment to women’s tennis and providing international competition opportunities in Seville and Andalusia. Institutional backers supporting the milestone edition included the Provincial Council of Seville, the Seville City Council, the Junta de Andalucía, JCastillo Seguros, the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation, and the Cajasol Foundation, alongside official corporate partners.
The closing ceremony featured high-profile sports and institutional figures, including María Ángeles Bizcocho, vice president of the Andalusian Tennis Federation; Casimiro Fernández, sports deputy for the Provincial Council of Seville; María Tena, sports delegate for the Seville City Council; Mariola Rus, general director of Sports Systems and Values; Alfonso Escribano, president of the Andalusian Confederation of Sports Federations; Jorge Molina, provincial delegate in Seville for the Andalusian Tennis Federation; Mercedes Gordillo, mother of Nadia; and tournament director Juan Arispón. Organizers also honored the refereeing team for their officiating work throughout the week and presented a special tribute to Mercedes Gordillo, whose daughter’s memory gives the tournament its name.
Junior Showcase on Closing Day
Alongside the professional draw, the event hosted the Infanta Copa Nadia junior tournament to support grassroots tennis development. Alba Martínez defeated Carla Sarmiento in the junior final on the tournament’s final day. Both young finalists joined the professional competitors during the trophy presentation ceremony, offering upcoming players high-level exposure and competitive experience.
Tournament Context and Projections
The 10th Copa Nadia concluded a week of international competition that drew prominent national and international players to the Andalusian capital, reinforcing Seville’s standing as a regular venue for elite women’s circuit events.
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