Italian Arca Reaches Wheelchair Tennis Final at Trofeo dei Violini
Cremona, Italy – Luca Arca will compete for the championship title at the Trofeo dei Violini wheelchair tennis tournament, defeating Martin Legner in the semi-finals. Arca will face Brazil’s Gustavo Carneiro Silva in the final, scheduled for Sunday, February 22nd, at 9:30 AM at the Canottieri Baldesio.
Arca’s Path to the Final
Luca Arca secured his place in the final with a dominant performance against Martin Legner, winning in straight sets 6-2, 6-2. This victory follows earlier wins against the tournament’s fourth and third seeds, demonstrating strong form throughout the competition.
Carneiro Silva Advances
Gustavo Carneiro Silva also advanced to the final, defeating Ruben Harris 6-3, 6-3 in the semi-final round. He previously eliminated a tournament favorite in the quarter-finals.
Doubles Champions Crowned
The Italian duo of Luca Arca and Antonio Cippo claimed the doubles title, overcoming Nicolas Forgacs and Timothée Da Costa Santos of France with a score of 3-6, 6-2, 10-7. The match, played at the Bissolati court, was described as competitive and featured impressive rallies.
Additional Tournament Results
In consolation bracket semi-finals, Clement Miranda defeated Timothée Da Costa Santos 1-4, 5-4, 15-13, and Salvatore Vasta won against Giordano Zavattoni in straight sets, 4-0, 4-0. Romain Boittiaux defeated Pavel Gazda 6-4, 6-4, and Oscar Tarantino beat Jorge Iglesias 7-5, 6-3 in other semi-final matches.
French Tennis Delegation in Cremona
The tournament attracted international attention, including a visit from Fabien Goueffon, the national federal manager of the French “Espoir” National Group. This group comprises France’s next-best four wheelchair tennis players, ranked between 50th and 100th internationally.
Goueffon highlighted the strong development of wheelchair tennis in France, attributing it to equal opportunities and resources provided by the French federation compared to able-bodied tennis programs. He emphasized a program of bi-monthly training camps and individual tournament participation for his young athletes.
He chose to attend the Cremona tournament due to its convenient location and international status, noting its suitability within the training schedule leading up to the competitive season. While his current athletes are not yet contenders for the Olympics, Goueffon expressed hope for future participation in the Brisbane games.
FAQ
When is the final match between Arca and Carneiro Silva?
The final is scheduled for Sunday, February 22nd, at 9:30 AM at the Canottieri Baldesio.
Who won the doubles title?
Luca Arca and Antonio Cippo of Italy won the doubles title.
How many nations were represented at the tournament?
The tournament featured participants from 14 nations.
