In a match affected by some physical discomfort, tennis player ‘Pijao’ María Camila Romero advanced to the semifinals of the ITF J30 international tournament in Pereira, by beating Celeste Orozco with partials of 7/5 and 6/2.
John Bernal, technical director of the Tolima Tennis League, shared his impressions after the match: “The match was extremely complicated for Camila, especially when facing a local player, which influenced the development of the game. Despite this, she managed to overcome and emerge victorious.”.
In relation to the discomfort experienced during today’s match, Bernal explained: “María Camila has been immersed in several tournaments during the last three weeks, which has inevitably caused notable physical wear and fatigue. On this occasion, she had to deal with discomfort in her left foot, affecting her mobility and comfort on the court.”.
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Finally, Bernal highlighted: “María Camila’s mental strength is admirable, as well as her strength and determination. Despite her physical difficulties, she managed to stand firm and carry the match forward.”.
As relevant information, it is important to highlight that Romero has played a total of 22 matches in less than 3 weeks, divided into 13 individual matches and 9 doubles, not including the match he has scheduled for this Friday.
Now, the tennis player from Tolima will face Ivanna Castillo in the semifinals, with whom she recently starred in the final in Ibagué and managed to defeat.
