With only 17 years, Samuel Linde conquered his first professional tournament by crowning champion in Villavicencio. The Colombian made a historical leap that brings him closer to the Top 750 of the ATP ranking.
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With only 17 years, Samuel Alejandro Linde was crowned champion of the M25 Villavicencio, becoming the tenth tennis player of the 2007 generation who manages to win a professional tournament worldwide.
Thanks to the points added in the capital of Meta, the Colombian will advance more than 400 positions in the ATP ranking and will appear approximately in No. 740 position in the update planned for the week of July 21.
The title came after an impeccable week on the central court of the Sikuani Park. In the final, Linde imposed with authority before the Brazilian Paulo Saraiva by 6-1 and 6-4. He dominated the first set with a solid and aggressive tennis, and although in the second he had to adjust to the reaction of his rival, he showed maturity to close the game and keep the trophy.
“I feel very good, I am grateful to my parents and the Colsanitas team. It's a big step for my career and I want to continue growing,” said Linde while still celebrating his victory. With this result, not only is the honor of being the first goal champion Open 65, but writes his name as part of a generation that begins to project in world tennis.
The tournament, organized by the Colombian Tennis Federation together with the Government of Meta, Idermeta and the Tennis League, marked Villavicencio's debut in the international circuit. “We are proud of what this event has been and fills us with joy that today a Colombian winner is,” said Rafaela Cortés, governor of Meta, in the awards.
Now, Linde will arrive as a brand new champion to Floridablanca M15, where he will seek to continue adding experience and points.
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