Riera won again after six months on the WTA circuit and entered the second round in Bogotá

Julia Riera debuted with a great victory in the WTA 250 of Bogotáin Colombia. The Argentine tennis player eliminated the Frenchwoman in an hour and a half of play Selena Janicijevic (No. 245 in the WTA ranking) by 7-6 (5) and 6-1 and qualified for the second round of the South American competition. It should also be noted that this victory at this level is the first for her in six months.

The Pergamino native’s year had been very negative, adding only one victory in a main draw in three tournaments played. Furthermore, he had played the qualy of the Australian Open but could not successfully pass through it. That is why this triumph in Colombian lands has double value. Not counting the WTA 125 level, the last victory at a 250 occurred in Sao Paulo in October of last year, where she had defeated Vitalia Diatchenko.

Entered into the Colsanitas Cup with a wildcardRiera is not among the main favorites for the title. However, she will be one of the tennis players who will put up a fight. In the next round, he will face Robin Montgomery (N°368) or Russian style Anna Blinkova (No. 99) who is the sixth seed in the contest.

The four main candidates to keep the crown in Bogotá are Tatjana Maria (champion in 2022 and 2023, No. 60), Camila Osorio (winner in 2021, 2024 and 2025, as well as the best local player), Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (No. 48) and Marie Bouzkova (No. 26).