Wet debut for him Women’s Internationals City of Caserta. Moments of rain partly accompanied the first day of competition on the fields of via Laviano. The 35th edition opened with the success of the Russian Zyryanovawith the fastest match of the day, and the young Italians Angelica Raggi and Anastasia Piangerelliwho eliminated their compatriots respectively Virginia Ferrara and Daniela Quaranta. The latter from Caserta from Falciano del Massico and standard bearer in the C series of Tennis Club Naples.
«It is always very pleasant to come to Caserta – Raggi said after the match – there is a great organization behind this tournament and therefore it is normal to come back here with a smile.
The nice thing about passing the shift is that you can take a few hours to walk around the city, relax and eat well, because everything is always very good around here.”
The Russian team also passed the first qualifying round Kanthe Romanian Tom and Chinese Feng. The matches were interrupted for about an hour due to rain in the early afternoon, then resumed again on the two external courts of the Caserta club with the triumphs, among others, of the Italian team Denise Valenteto the detriment of the Neapolitan Martina MartinelliAnd Camilla Gennaro. Also from the young Valente words of esteem for the tournament that has been played for thirty-five years in the shadow of Palace.
«Tough match because at the beginning Martinelli played with a lot of pace – Denise said – and I had to adapt, but I’m happy with how I managed to overcome the difficulties. Playing in Italy is always wonderful: I like the Caserta club a lot, even though it is small and only has two fields. There are perfect conditions of hospitality and professionalism. Once the tournament is over I hope to have time for a pizza.”
Among today’s derbies the one between the expert stands out Federica Di Sarra and Francesca Pace while the Chinese one Shuo Feng will test the ambitions of Gaia Squarcialupi. The main draw starts tomorrow.
