RCT Barcelona revalidates the title of champion of Spain for women’s teams

RCT Barcelona-1899 defended its title in the 53rd Iberdrola Women’s Spanish Tennis Championship, after defeating the host team, CT Chamartín, 3-1 in the final. The Barcelona team dominates the record with 33 titles in the 53 editions played

The RCT Barcelona-1899 players have begun the defense of the title with determination, adding the victories of Guiomar Maristany over Carmen Gallardo 6-1 6-2 and Ruth Roura against Marta Soriano 6-4 6-0.

The locals have taken a breath when Ane Mintegi He closed the gap by adding his point against Andrea Lázaro, who retired due to physical problems after losing the first 6-2.

The outcome of the tie came in an intense fourth match in which Carlota Martínez Círez has been able to stop the reaction of a Maria Garcia Cid which, supported by the local fans, took the match to a third set that was resolved with a doubtful final ball 6-4 6-7(3) 6-4.

CA Montemar descends to 2nd Category

In the tie to avoid direct relegation, Real Zaragoza CT 1907 came back against CA Montemar de Alicante 4-3 in the decisive doubles point. The Aragonese will now face CT Tarragona, Second Category Runners-up, in the play-off.

End

RCT Barcelona-1899 (2) to CT Chamartín 3-1

Guiomar Maristany (RCTB) to Carmen Gallardo (CTC) 6-1 6-2

Ruth Roura (RCTB) to Marta Soriano (CTC) 6-4 6-0

Ane Mintegi (CTC) to Andrea Lázaro (RCTB) 6-2 Ret.

Carlota Martínez Círez (RCTB) to María García (CTC) 6-4 6-7(3) 6-4