"For my part I can say that it was a very special achievement because I am from Hermosillo and there is nothing like winning at home. The club where the universiada took place is the club where I started playing tennis at a very young age. The support I received from my family, friends, coaches and past teammates was great."
Jesús Martínez (Administration and Finance - 4th Semester)
ZAPOPAN, Jalisco; June 29, 2023.- Last Sunday, June 11, the tennis activities at the National Universiade concluded, and it was a day of celebration for the Guadalajara Campus when its participating pair, made up of Jesús Martínez and Luis Morfín, won the gold medal in a thrilling final against TEC Monterrey. Universidad Panamericana Campus Guadalajara when its participating pair, made up of Jesús Martínez and Luis Morfín, won the gold medal in a thrilling final against TEC de Monterrey.
Unbeatable duo in National Universiade
The competition, which took place in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora, had a spectacular closing with scores of 6-7, 6-4 and 10-7 in favor of the UP couple. Jesús Martínez, a fourth semester Administration and Finance student, and Luis Morfín, a ninth semester Administration and Management student, demonstrated their skill and determination in every point of the match.
"Likewise, it was very emotional because I had a very good season with Luis as my partner and this was our last tournament together because he is graduating this semester. As you might say, he was able to close his college career with a flourish and I'm very happy to have been a part of that. "
The match was tight and full of emotions, keeping the spectators on the edge of their seats. With an exceptional level of play, Martinez and Morfin managed to overcome every obstacle and secured the victory for their university. Their dedication and effort was reflected in every precise and strategic shot.
Another achievement in mixed doubles
But UP's success in tennis does not stop there. The pairing of Juan Pablo López, a second semester law student, and Vivian Tatam, a sixth semester administration and finance student, also shined in the mixed doubles competition. Both players showed an exceptional performance and won the bronze medal, adding another outstanding achievement for their institution.
Boosting athletes
Panamericana congratulates its talented players and their coach Jesús Fermín Márquez for these magnificent results in the National Universiade. These medals represent the hard work, dedication and sportsmanship of UP students, who continue to leave the name of their university on high.
The Universidad Panamericana continues to reap victories in the university sports and hopes to continueCongratulations to Jesús Martínez, Luis Morfín, Juan Pablo López, Vivian Tatam and the entire UP community for this great achievement!
