Mediterranean Games: tennis player Francisco Rocha loses and will compete for two bronzes
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Mediterranean Games: tennis player Francisco Rocha loses and will compete for two bronzes

Record30 August 2026 at 18:20

The Portuguese tennis player Francisco Rocha was defeated by Moroccan Karim Bennani at the Mediterranean Games, in a match played in the men's singles draw. The match ended with scores of 6-4 and 6-1 in favor of the Moroccan athlete.

Despite the defeat, Francisco Rocha still has chances to win bronze medals in the competition. The Porto player will compete for two bronzes, which means he can still finish the tournament with two medals.

The Mediterranean Games are a multi-sport competition that brings together athletes from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, where Portugal regularly participates with delegations in various sports.

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