2016 Campeonato Nacional Mexicano de Racquetbol Selectivo - Preview

The top Mexican racquetball players have gathered in Chihuahua for the chance to represent their country in international competitions this year, as the Campeonato Nacional Mexicano de Racquetbol Selectivo begins today. First thing to note is the size of the draws.

There are a full 16 players in Women’s Singles, so 8 teams in Women’s Doubles, and 41 players in Men’s Singles with 18 teams in Men’s Doubles. Contrast that with what’s going on at the 2016 USA Racquetball National Doubles Championships in Tempe, Arizona and at last weekend’s Racquetball Canada National Team Selection Event in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

In Tempe, 11 players are in Women’s Singles and 7 teams in Women’s Doubles, which are similar to the Mexican numbers, but there were only 7 Canadian players in Grande Prairie. But only 9 American men are in Men’s Singles with 7 teams in Men’s Doubles. Twenty two Canadians were Men’s Open last weekend.

The differences in numbers are substantial, and speak to the number of players being developed in the respective countries. There are still high quality players in the USA and Canada, but fewer than in Mexico, which is also starting to be reflected on the respective men’s and women’s pro tours.

This trend has been happening for some time, but when the Mexico and USA events happen on the same weekend, the contrast is stark.

Cameonato Nacional Selectivo
Chihuahua, Mexico - February 10-14, 2016

Women's Open

Round of 16

Paola Longoria v. Denisse Maldonado
Jessica Maldonado v. Nancy Enriquez

Jessica Parrilla v. Sofia Gasca
Lucia Gonzalez v. Karen Segovia

Susana Acosta v. Abril Sacristán
Ximena Gonzalez v. Alexandra Herrera

Sofia Rascon v. Vanessa Gutierrez
Samantha Salas Solis v. Lizelbhy Villasensor

Women's Open Doubles

Quarterfinals

Paola Longoria & Samantha Salas Solis v. Nancy Enriquez & Daniela Molina
Jessica Parrilla & Monserrat Mejia v. Sofia Gasca & Karen Segovia

Susana Acosta & Jessica Maldonado v. Denisse Maldonado & Karina Hamilton
Ximena Gonzalez & Alexandra Herrera v. Sofia Rascon & Lucia Gonzalez

Men's Open

Round of 64

1) Alvaro Beltran - BYE
32) Salvador Ortiz Jr. d. 33) Jaime Maldonado, 15-5, 15-3

17) Alan Natera - BYE
16) Rodrigo Garay - BYE

9) Erick Sandoval - BYE
24) Hector Urquidi Enriquez d. 41) Miguel Medina, 15-3, 15-14

25) Ruben Estrada d. 40) Hugo Martinez, 15-6, 15-8
8) Juan Loreto - BYE

5) Javier Mar - BYE
28) Alfonso Luna d. 37) Luis Felipe Muñoz, 15-8, 15-12

21) Christian Longoria - BYE
12) Rafael Ochoa - BYE

13) Ricardo Perez - BYE
20) Liam Evangelista - BYE

29) Daniel Herrera Maldonado v. 36) Mauel Garcia
4) Javier Moreno - BYE

3) Edson Martinez - BYE
30) Jaime Martell d. 35) Alan Marquez, 15-2, 15-11

14) Alejandro Cardona - BYE
19) Jordy Alonso - BYE

11) Rodolfo Esparza - BYE
22) Alejandro Romo - BYE

38) Javier Estrada d. 27) Mario Zamora, 15-7, 15-5
6) Alejandro Landa - BYE

7) Andree Parrilla - BYE
26) Ramon Yañez d. 39) Pedro Gonzalez, 15-10, 14-15, 11-3

23) Alan Palomino - BYE
10) Cesar Barragan - BYE

15) Eduarto Garay - BYE
18) Gerardo Franco - BYE

31) Juan Pablo Portillo d. 34) Adrian Palomino, 15-11, 13-15, 11-1
2) Daniel De La Rosa - BYE

Round of 32

1) Alvaro Beltran v. 32) Salvador Ortiz Jr.
16) Rodrigo Garay v. 17) Alan Natera

9) Erick Sandoval v. 24) Hector Urquidi Enriquez
8) Juan Loreto v. 25) Ruben Estrada

5) Javier Mar v. 28) Alfonso Luna or 37) Luis Felipe Muñoz
12) Rafael Ochoa v. 21) Christian Longoria

13) Ricardo Perez v. 20) Liam Evangelista
4) Javier Moreno v. 29) Daniel Herrera Maldonado or 36) Mauel Garcia

3) Edson Martinez v. 30) Jaime Martell
14) Alejandro Cardona v. 19) Jordy Alonso

11) Rodolfo Esparza v. 22) Alejandro Romo
6) Alejandro Landa v. 27) Mario Zamora or 38) Javier Estrada

7) Andree Parrilla v. 26) Ramon Yañez or 39) Pedro Gonzalez
10) Cesar Barragan v. 23) Alan Palomino

15) Eduarto Garay v. 18) Gerardo Franco
2) Daniel De La Rosa v. 31) Juan Pablo Portillo ror 34) Adrian Palomino

Men's Open Doubles

Round of 16

1) Alvaro Beltran & Javier Moreno - BYE
16) Alejandro Romo & Ruben Martinez v. 17) Eduardo Portillo & Rodrigo Rodriguez

8) Alan Marquez & Jaime Maldonado - BYE
9) Jaime Martell & Luis Felipe Muñoz - BYE

5) Christian Longoria & Jordy Alonso - BYE
12) Alejandro Cardona & Alejandro Landa - BYE

13) Ruben Estrada & David Ortega - BYE
4) Cesar Barragan & Alan Palomino - BYE

3) Eduardo Garay & Javier Mar - BYE
14) Salvador Ortiz Jr. & Juan Pablo Portillo - BYE

11) Rodrigo Garay & Ramon Yañez - BYE
6) Javier Estrada & Alan Natera - BYE

7) Ricardo Ortega & Miguel Perea - BYE
10) Mario Hidalgo & Mario Zamora - BYE

15) Erick Sandoval & Pedro Gonzalez v. 18) Rodrigo Montoya & Andree Parrilla
2) Daniel De La Rosa & Edson Martinez - BYE

Follow the bouncing ball….