João Dinis Silva and João Portugal qualify for the final of the National Under 16 Championship
OEIRAS — João Dinis Silva and João Portugal Two spots in the singles final of the National Under 16 Championship that take place at the Jamor Tennis Complex and will be ahead on Sunday, in a decision that will be the first for both at this level, but not in national championships.
The first to ensure presence in the final was João Portugal. Fourth seed, the player from Coimbra RC wasted no time and won Francisco Guimarães by clear 6-0 and 6-0.
More complicated was the victory of João Dinis Silva, who one day after leaving the first seed on the way, João Morgadoturned to the third, Rodrigo Fernandesand with the partials of 3-6, 6-3 and 6-4, he completed the decision squad.
Sunday’s final will showcase the success of Gonçalo Marquesthat a year ago, also at the Jamor Tennis Complex, defeated Daniel Marincas to win the title.
For João Dinis Silva, it is the opportunity to win the third title of national champion in the youth levels: it was under 12 national champion in 2019 and under 14 in 2021. João Portugal, on the other hand, is looking for his first title after being runner-up.under 14 national champion in 2019 and 2020.