Completed Event: Men's Tennis versus #21 University of Southern California on May 1, 2026 , Loss , 2, to, 4
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Rodenas Wins ITF 15K Futures in Spain
8/9/2022 1:27:00 PM | Men's Tennis
XATIVA, Spain – Incoming men's tennis freshman Pedro Rodenas claimed the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Men's Singles 15K Futures title over the weekend in his home country of Spain.
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Rodenas battled through tough competition and defeated the No. 4, 5 and 6 seeded players to earn the crown. During his quarterfinal match against Diego Augusto Baretto Sanchez, he outlasted his countrymate in a three-set thriller. Rodenas dropped the opening frame 6-4, but rebounded for 6-4, 6-0 victories in the second and third set, respectively, to claim the match.
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In the semifinals, Rodenas registered a 6-0 win in the opening frame against Max Alcala Gurri. The second set was cut short, and Alcala Gurri was forced to retire, handing the future Blue Devil a spot in the finals.
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During the championship match, Rodenas bested Jorde Martinez 7-6 (5), 6-2 to record the first ITF Futures title of his young career. Also with the tournament win, he will break into the top 800 in ATP rankings.
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Rodenas is set to officially join the Blue Devils at the end of this month to begin his collegiate career.
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RESULTS
Men's Singles
Round of 16: Pedro Rodenas (SPN) def. Sergi Mico Fenollar (SPN) 6-0, 6-4
Round of 8: Pedro Rodenas (SPN) def. Xavi Matas Ortega (SPN; 1248 ATP ranking) 7-5, 6-4
Quarterfinals: Pedro Rodenas (SPN) def. No. 6 Diego Augusto Barreto Sanchez (SPN; 688 ATP ranking) 4-6, 6-4, 6-0
Semifinals: Pedro Rodenas (SPN) def. No. 5 Max Alcala Gurri (SPN; 638 ATP ranking) 6-0, 1-0 (ret.)
Finals: Pedro Rodenas (SPN) def. No. 4 Jorge Martinez (SPN; 618 ATP ranking) 7-6 (5), 6-2
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Rodenas battled through tough competition and defeated the No. 4, 5 and 6 seeded players to earn the crown. During his quarterfinal match against Diego Augusto Baretto Sanchez, he outlasted his countrymate in a three-set thriller. Rodenas dropped the opening frame 6-4, but rebounded for 6-4, 6-0 victories in the second and third set, respectively, to claim the match.
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In the semifinals, Rodenas registered a 6-0 win in the opening frame against Max Alcala Gurri. The second set was cut short, and Alcala Gurri was forced to retire, handing the future Blue Devil a spot in the finals.
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During the championship match, Rodenas bested Jorde Martinez 7-6 (5), 6-2 to record the first ITF Futures title of his young career. Also with the tournament win, he will break into the top 800 in ATP rankings.
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Rodenas is set to officially join the Blue Devils at the end of this month to begin his collegiate career.
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RESULTS
Men's Singles
Round of 16: Pedro Rodenas (SPN) def. Sergi Mico Fenollar (SPN) 6-0, 6-4
Round of 8: Pedro Rodenas (SPN) def. Xavi Matas Ortega (SPN; 1248 ATP ranking) 7-5, 6-4
Quarterfinals: Pedro Rodenas (SPN) def. No. 6 Diego Augusto Barreto Sanchez (SPN; 688 ATP ranking) 4-6, 6-4, 6-0
Semifinals: Pedro Rodenas (SPN) def. No. 5 Max Alcala Gurri (SPN; 638 ATP ranking) 6-0, 1-0 (ret.)
Finals: Pedro Rodenas (SPN) def. No. 4 Jorge Martinez (SPN; 618 ATP ranking) 7-6 (5), 6-2
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