Nam says farewell to Copa Gatorade 2014

(VOV) - Vietnamese hopeful Ly Hoang Nam was knocked out of the ITF Copa Gatorade 2014 in Venezuela after outplayed by stronger Luz Orlando of Brazil in the first semi-final match on January 18.

Orlando overwhelmed in the first set, but Nam gave an impressive performance in the second, equalizing the scoring.

In the decisive set, the Brazilian player, world No59, showed off his international experience, defeating Nam, world No 75, 7-5 to enter the final match.

This is the first time Nam has qualified for the semi-finals of a junior ITF tournament.

He will fly back to Vietnam to join the national team in preparation for Asia-Pacific Davis Cup II 2014. Vietnam will play Pakistan in their opening game in the Central Highland resort city of Da Lat on February 14.

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