The Rodríguez-Courtois and Santana-Salas couples proclaim themselves champions of the 'ITF 2500 $ Beach Tennis Jávea'

The couples formed by Gerard Rodríguez and Regis Courtois in first category and the one composed by Grimanesa Santana and Ana Salas in females, were the big winners of the ITF Tournament 2.500 $ Beach Tennis Jávea.

It was spectacular the level of play that was lived in this tournament played in the Playa del Arenal during the 16 and 17 June days and that brought together players of multiple nationalities. The opening ceremony took place on Saturday 16, at 09: 45 hours, with the first rounds of the men's round of 16. Next, the order of play continued with more men's knockout stages and matches in progress round robin, in which the females played the first place of each group and the pass to the final.

From the 12 hours the mixed matches and the consolation phase were played and the first day ended with the men's quarter-finals. On the Sunday, the semifinals were played from the 11 hours and after a break, more than deserved, the event put an end to the spectacular mixed, female and male ITF and trophy delivery followed by the toast of honor .

World-class players

The predictions regarding the excellent level of the registered players were fulfilled with success, since the tournament had world-class players such as Ramón Guedez, current number 1 of Venezuela and 19 in the world rankings, the number 1 of France and 31 at the level Regis Courtois or the 2 number of Spain and 26 ITF ranking, Gerard Rodriguez, among other professional players.

In the women's box, the best players on the national scene participated along with the presence of the reference player in Japan, Hanako Aizawa. The results of the tournament were as follows: In the men's ITF Gerard Rodriguez-Regis Courtois were proclaimed champions after defeating 6-4 / 6-3 to Pol Filella-Gerard Torres.

In the ITF women's category, Grimanesa Santana-Ana Salas won 7-6 / 6-3 against Clara Grifoll-Mireia Rebull. In Mixed ITF, Omayra Farias-Regis Courtois beat 6-2 / 7-6 to Noa Farias-Ramón Guedez. In male amateur, John Modika-Sasha Modika won 6-3 / 6-4 to Pedro Lozano and Otto Wilken.

Guaranteed continuation of the tournament

The organization congratulated all the finalists of the ITF 2500 $ Beach Tennis Jávea and appreciated the participation of players who have traveled many kilometers to enjoy the event and know Jávea. In addition, they appreciate the support of the sponsors such as Ajuntament de Xàbia, Hard Rock Cafe Valencia, Coca Cola, restaurant Noray or the Tennis Federation of the Valencian Community among other companies and entities that have collaborated in the event.

The organizing company CSBas and the Ajuntament de Xàbia have confirmed that thanks to the level of the players and the show offered, next year they intend to repeat a new international tournament, adding that the tournament will have a greater number of categories and more prizes for the participants and finalists of Beach Tennis Tournament Jávea.