2023-11-23 18:38:28
Another Chilean and another chance for a medal. During the afternoon of this Thursday, November 21, a solid Alexander Cataldo made history by reaching the final of wheelchair tennis in the Parapan American Games Santiago 2023.
After one hour and 18 minutes of play, the Chilean swept by 7-5 and 6-1 against the American Casey Ratlaff and managed to reach a tremendous final for the gold medal.
Cataldo played a great game and raised the crowd that came in good numbers to the Ñuñoíno stronghold, who celebrated a new chance at the title in the Parapan American event.
Of course, winning gold will not be an easy task: none other than the Argentine will be in charge in the final. Gustavo Fernandezcurrent 3rd in the World and two-time Grand Slam champion at Roland Garros and Australian Open.
The trans-Andean player eliminated the Brazilian Daniel Rodrigues in the semis with partial scores of 6-2 and 6-1. The confrontation lasted 58 minutes.
Note that the championship match will be played next Saturday from 11:00 a.m. on the same stage.
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