Iu Blasi Qualifies for U16 Euros with Wins in Andorra Tennis Tournament
The young Andorran talent earned his place at the Under-16 European Championships in Italy through straight-set victories in the national qualifying event.
Key Points
- Iu Blasi won national qualifying round-robin tournament organized by Andorrana Tennis Federation.
- Defeated Martí Marijuan 6-0, 6-1 in opening match on Thursday.
- Beat Unai Gallego 6-2, 6-1 on Friday to secure one of Andorra's two spots.
- Event held at Prada de Moles courts in Encamp; championships in Italy next month.
Iu Blasi qualifies for under-16 European Championships in Italy
Andorran tennis player Iu Blasi has secured a spot at the under-16 European Championships in Italy next month after winning both his matches in the national qualifying tournament.
The event, organised by the Andorrana Tennis Federation (FAT), took the form of a round-robin at the Prada de Moles courts in Encamp. Blasi opened with a decisive victory over Martí Marijuan on Thursday, prevailing 6-0, 6-1. He followed up on Friday by beating Unai Gallego 6-2, 6-1, mathematically clinching one of Andorra's two available places.
The tournament concludes today with the match between Gallego and Marijuan, which will determine Blasi's companion for the continental event.
Blasi's dominant run positions Andorra strongly ahead of the September competition in Italy.
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