Wheelchair Tennis: Chilean Francisco Cayulef Aims for the Gold Medal

He won the Quad Mixed Individual semifinal against Brazilian Leandro Pena in three sets.

Thursday, November 23rd, 2023.- On Thursday, under the bright sun, Chilean Para-tennis player Francisco Cayulef advanced to the individual Quad Mixed final of Wheelchair Tennis at Santiago 2023.

The local athlete won in a hard-fought three-set match in the first round against Brazilian Leandro Pena, with a score of 3-6, 6-2, and 6-3 on the Central Court of the Centro Deportivo de Tenis at the Estadio Nacional.

The duel held on a clay court lasted two hours and 21 minutes, highlighting the intensity of the competition.

Francisco Cayulef's opponent in the battle for the gold medal at the Parapan American Games will be the winner of the match between Brazilian Ymanitú Silva and Canadian Robert Shaw, which is taking place today.

Written by Marcelo González; translated by Pía Barriga Ferry / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport
Photo by Andrés Piña / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport

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