Giamichelle and Vergara Crowned Doubles Champions at M15 ITF Asunción
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Argentinian Santiago Giamichelle and Paraguayan Martín Vergara Del Puerto won the doubles title at the M15 ITF Asunción TC II tournament.
- The pair defeated fellow Paraguayans Álvaro Ariel Frutos Alonso and Alex Santino Núñez Vera in a hard-fought final match.
- This victory marks a significant achievement for Giamichelle and Vergara, following their runner-up finish in the previous week's tournament.
The doubles title at the M15 ITF Asunción TC II tournament has been claimed by the formidable duo of Santiago Giamichelle from Argentina and Martín Vergara Del Puerto of Paraguay. They triumphed in a closely contested final held at the central court of the Asunción Tenis Club.
The match saw Giamichelle and Vergara face off against a strong Paraguayan pair, Álvaro Ariel Frutos Alonso and Alex Santino Núñez Vera. After dropping the first set with a score of 3-6, the Argentinian-Paraguayan team mounted a strong comeback. They secured the second set 6-3, forcing the match into a decisive tie-break.
In the thrilling match tie-break, Giamichelle and Vergara maintained their composure during crucial points, ultimately clinching the championship with an 11-9 victory. This win represents a significant milestone for the pair, especially after their strong performance in the preceding M15 tournament held at the same venue, where they reached the final but were ultimately defeated.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.