Tolimense Johan Rodríguez celebrated the first title of his single in singles at the Campestre Club of Blanca.
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In a memorable match that kept the public on the edge of their seats, Colombian tennis player Joan Rodríguez Bucaramanga was crowned by Kikes Open, presented by People Plays, was crowned in a battle of Titans to the most favorite of the tournament, the Brazilian Eduardo Ribeiro, with partials of 6-4, 4-6 and 6-4.
The duel between sowing number one and number two of the main box met all expectations. It was a clash of styles, character and strategies that was defined by details, temper and claw. Rodríguez, encouraged by a totally overturned tribune in the central court of the Floridablanca country club, knew how to handle the pressure and overcome high voltage moments, especially those generated by their own unpaid errors that cost him key points. But in each crisis he found answers.
When the Brazilian broke to put 4-3 on the final set, many believed that the turn of the match was coming. However, the Colombian immediately reacted, broke the rival service and balanced the score. In the final game, with Ribeiro to the serve, Joan quickly got 40-0. The Brazilian saved a match point, but the pressure was overwhelming.
A long coup gave Rodríguez victory, who dropped looking towards the sky and melted into a shout of relief after conquering the first title of his career: in his record three finals were recorded with losses.
In 2023 Johan fought for the title at the ITF M25 of Mosquera, Cundinamarca, and in the ITF M15 Morelia (Mexico). In 2024, he achieved a similar result in the ITF M15 Kayseri (Türkiye).
The ATP points that will add to Johan from the week of July 28, will reach him to ascend approximately to box No. 610 of the ATP ranking.
The player born 21 years ago in Melgar, Tolima, is close to entering the University of Oklahoma in the United States, where he will open his academic training.
“I am no longer so explosive. I learned to be patient, to read the games with a cold head, and that brought me here,” said the new champion, who confirmed his evolution.
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