July 7, 2022 – 02:46
Today the quarterfinals will be played with three Salta in the race.
Since last Monday, at the headquarters of the Sporting, Gimnasia y Tiro, Jockey Club and Grand Bourg clubs, the third National tournament of the minor circuit of the Argentine Tennis Association (AAT) has been played. A large number of tennis players from all over the country started with the illusion of reaching the final instances and some are on that path.
Today the quarterfinal round of the sub-10, sub-12, sub-14, sub-16 and sub-18 categories for ladies and gentlemen, in singles and doubles, will be played. Within the individual competition there are three Salta who are already among the top eight in their respective draws and will try today to reach the semifinals. Witness of the day will be the former professional Franco Squillari, Director of Development of the AAT.
In Gymnastics and Shooting the sub-12 divisions play where one of the outstanding ones is Florencia Mardones from Salta, barely 11 years old and 13th. of the ranking; In her debut, Florencia defeated Valeria Nina 6-1 and 6-0 and then defeated Agustina Tarantola (3rd favorite) 6-4 and 7-5. That triumph placed her in the quarterfinal bracket where today she will face Zaira Martínez (6).
Another of those who advances in the same venue and category is Juan Santa María Placeriani from Metaná (47th in the national ranking). The representative of Club Libertad surprised by defeating Juan Bazán (8) by 2-6, 6-4 and 6-4 in his presentation; yesterday he beat Santiago Rivas also in three sets, 6-7, 6-2 and 6-3 and today he will face the top seed, Demián Luna (1).
Meanwhile, Milagros Guerrero from Salta (4th in the ranking) is advancing steadily in the sub-18 category at the Sporting Club headquarters. Because of her number 1 favorite status, she just made her debut yesterday defeating Martina Frijo 6-0 and 6-1; today, at a time to be defined, she will face Lourdes Lucatto (7) looking for a place in the semifinals.
Today the action will continue with the quarterfinal round, starting at 9. The sub-10 divisions will play in Grand Bourg, the sub-12 in Gymnastics and Shooting, the sub-14 and sub-16 ladies in Jockey Club and the under-18s plus the under-16 boys at the Sporting Club.
