Ingrid Martins competes in China's WTA 125, while Candiotto plays in Spain
Ingrid Martins and Sofia Costoulas play doubles at the WTA 125 Jingshan in China on hard courts, by points and ranking; Candiotto plays in Spain.
The Brazilian, third best among doubles specialists, plays in China alongside Sofia Costoulas, 21, on hard courts.
Background: A transition tournament in China
The WTA 125 circuit functions as an intermediate step in the international tennis calendar. In events of this category, athletes add points relevant to the world ranking and compete for prize money lower than that of elite tournaments, but enough to cover travel costs and maintain a competitive pace.
Ingrid Martins enters as a doubles specialist
She is the third best Brazilian in ranking among doubles experts, a position that helps explain why her participation in WTA 125 level events has weight for career.
What's at stake this week
Ingrid Martins plays alongside 21-year-old Belgian Sofia Costoulas. The combination unites Brazilian experience in doubles with a younger player on the rise, factor that can influence the balance of the partnership throughout the week.
Why it matters to the Brazilian public
For those who follow national tennis, the result is not just a name on the key. The 125 points for champions can represent growth in ranking, which may facilitate access to larger tournaments in the future, improve the place of head-of-key or give visibility to the continuous work of a doubles specialist.
Current state
The participation of Ingrid Martins and Sofia Costoulas is underway this week in Jingshan, China.
== sync, corrected by elderman == @elder_man
Warning
The predictions and analyses on this page are editorial opinions only, based on public data. We do not promise, assure or guarantee results. This site does not offer, promote or recommend any type of betting or gambling. Participation in betting is prohibited for minors. The content is informational and does not constitute financial, sports or betting advice.
Comments (0)