Jaume Martinez Vich Ends John Lucian Goins’ run at the PPA Veolia Cape Coral Open with an 11-3, 12-10 victory in the men’s singles semifinal. The win secured Martinez Vich a spot in the singles final, his second of 2025.
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Goins’ Memorable Run
John Lucian Goins, the 16-year-old qualifier, had a breakthrough tournament, making it all the way to the semifinals after notable wins over No. 8 seed Dylan Frazier and top seed Ben Johns.
His performance in Cape Coral made him a player to watch, and his run stunned fans, especially given his youth and experience at the professional level.
Martinez Vich Starts Strong
In the semifinal, Martinez Vich came out of the gate with impressive form. He took the first game comfortably, 11-3, showing strong control despite the challenging windy conditions on Humana Championship Court. The Spaniard used spin and angles rather than relying on flat power to adjust to the elements and keep Goins at bay.
Goins Fights Back in Game 2
Goins responded well in the second game, stepping up his play with deep approach shots aimed up the middle of the court.
This strategy made it harder for Martinez Vich to pass him at the net. The move earned Goins five game points at 10-4, with a chance to force a third game. However, Martinez Vich refused to back down.
Martinez Vich Comes Back to Win
Martinez Vich made a remarkable comeback, saving five game points and managing to take the second game, 12-10. He acknowledged that adjusting his strategy was key to his success.
“I got very stubborn about wanting to pass him in Game 2, so I had to change my mindset and drop a little bit more. That’s what gave me the edge at the end.” – (Martinez Vich)
Martinez Vich’s Next Challenge
With this win, Martinez Vich advances to the men’s singles final, where he will face either No. 7 seed Christian Alshon or No. 38 seed Max Freeman on Championship Sunday.
News in Brief: Jaume Martinez Vich Ends John Lucian Goins’ Run
Jaume Martinez Vich defeated John Lucian Goins 11-3, 12-10 in the Veolia Cape Coral Open men’s singles semifinal, ending Goins’ remarkable run. Martinez Vich will compete in his second final of 2025, facing either Christian Alshon or Max Freeman next.
