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Lima 2019: Peru's Galdos and Varillas win bronze in tennis men's doubles

19:49 | Lima, Aug. 3.

Peruvian tennis players Sergio Galdos and Juan Pablo Varillas on Saturday won a bronze medal at Lima 2019 Pan American Games.

The duo competed in the men's doubles bronze medal match, defeating Bolivia 2-1.

Peru won the first set (6-3). The second set was dominated by Bolivia's Arias and Zevallos (6-3).

In the super tie-break (up to 10 points), Bolivia was winning 8-6; however, the Peruvian duo, supported by the fans at all times, won 12-10.

The tight clash took place at Lawn Tennis Club in Miraflores district.

This was Peru's 15th medal at Lima 2019 Pan American Games.

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Published: 8/3/2019