by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Manager

Impressive throughout, having beaten the Peruvian trio of Teresa Chan, Katherine Mori and Kelly Santur at the semi-final stage, in the final of the Junior Girls’ Team event, the Brazilian outfit comprising Tamyres Fukase, Fernanda Kodoma and Livia Lima displayed no charity when opposing Chile’s Claudia Infante, Natalie Ramos and Valentina Rios.

Livia Lima gave the Brazilians the perfect start by beating Natalie Ramos (11-7,11-3, 6-11, 11-7); Tamyres Fukase overcame Valentina Rios (6-11, 11-9, 13-11, 14-12), before Fernanda Kodama claimed victory over Claudia Infante (12-14, 11-5, 8-11, 11-1, 11-7).

Earlier, in the counterpart semi-final, fielding the same three players, Chile had recorded a three-one win in opposition to the Argentine combination of Isabella Fragapane, Camila Kaizoji and Muriel Rajmil. Mainstay of the victory had been Valentina Rios, she accounted for both Camila Kaizoji (11-5, 11-5, 11-5) and Muriel Rajmil (11-8, 11-9, 11-4).

Most impressive performances from Tamyres Fukase, Fernanda Kodoma and Livia Lima; in the Cadet Girls’ Team competition it was the same from their colleagues, Giovanna Grilo, Giulia Takahashi and Laura Watanabe.

After overcoming the Peruvian outfit comprising Francesca Escobar, Maria Maldonado and Alejandra Prieto; the title was secured at the final expense of Colombia’s Alejandra Alzate, Juliana Locado and Juliana Rodriguez.

Laura Watanabe set Brazil on the road to victory by beating Alejandra Alzate (11-7, 11-7, 5-11, 11-9); Giulia Takahashi extended the lead, she overcome Juliana Rodriguez (11-2, 11-8, 11-4), prior to Giovanna Grilo accounted for Julians Locado (12-10, 11-6, 11-7) to end matters.

Earlier in the penultimate round, Alejandra Alzate, Juliana Locado and Juliana Rodriguez had recorded a three-two win against the Chilean combination of Macarena Montecino, Mariam Ruiz and Sofia Vega. Backbone of the success was Alejandra Alzate; she beat both Mariam Ruiz (11-8, 12-10, 11-8) and Macarena Montecino (11-6, 8-11, 11-9, 10-12, 11-7).

The team events concluded, attention now turns to the individual competitions; play concludes on Sunday 25th March.

Tournament

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: List of Entries (Wednesday 21st March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Playing Schedule (Wednesday 21st March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Pan American Championships Qualification (English)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Pan American Championships Qualification (Spanish)

Junior Events – Seeding

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Team Events – Seeding (Wednesday 21st March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Junior Boys’ Singles – Seeding (Wednesday 21st March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Junior Girls’ Singles – Seeding (Wednesday 21st March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Junior Boys’ Doubles – Seeding (Wednesday 21st March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Junior Girls’ Doubles – Seeding (Wednesday 21st March

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Junior Mixed Doubles – Seeding (Wednesday 21st March)

Junior Events – Draws and Results

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Junior Boys’ Team – Results (Thursday 22nd March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Junior Girls’ Team – Results (Thursday 22nd March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Junior Boys’ Singles – Stage One (Thursday 22nd March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Junior Girls’ Singles – Stage One (Thursday 22nd March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Junior Boys’ Doubles – Draw (Thursday 22nd March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Junior Girls’ Doubles – Draw (Thursday 22nd March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Junior Mixed Doubles – Draw (Thursday 22nd March)

Cadet Events – Seeding

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Team Events – Seeding (Wednesday 21st March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Cadet Boys’ Singles Seeding (Wednesday 21st March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Cadet Girls’ Singles Seeding (Wednesday 21st March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Cadet Boys’ Doubles – Seeding (Wednesday 21st March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Cadet Girls’ Doubles – Seeding (Wednesday 21st March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Cadet Mixed Doubles – Seeding (Wednesday 21st March)

Cadet Events – Draws and Results

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Cadet Boys’ Team – Results (Thursday 22nd March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Cadet Girls’ Team – Results (Thursday 22nd March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Cadet Boys’ Singles – Stage One (Thursday 22nd March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Cadet Girls’ Singles – Stage One (Thursday 22nd March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Cadet Boys’ Doubles – Draw (Thursday 22md March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Cadet Girls’ Doubles – Draw (Thursday 22nd March)

2018 South American Junior and Cadet Championships: Cadet Mixed Doubles – Draw (Thursday 22nd March)