Bolivian Tennis Prodigy to Representโฃ South america atโ Copa Amรฉrica U-14
ORLANDO,โฃ FL – Matรญas Rivero, a 14-year-old tennis player from Bolivia, will โcompete this weekend in โthe Copa Amรฉrica U-14 tournament held at the USTA courts in Orlando, Florida. rivero is the sole bolivian representative on the COSAT (Confederaciรณn Sudamericana deโค Tenis) team, a testament to his strongโฃ performance โthroughout the season.
Rivero โฃearned his spot on the team based on his results in the COSAT 2025 South American Circuit, as reflected in the South American Ranking for 14-year-olds, andโ his success on theโ European Tour. A letter from COSATโข formally invited him to join the Copa amรฉrica Team, recognizing his achievements.
The young athlete has already demonstrated important skill, notably winning โthe Banana Bowl in โฃBrazil – a highly regarded tournament withinโฃ the COSAT circuit.โ He further showcased his talent in โขEurope, reaching the semifinals of three separate tournaments.
“United States! It is indeed a huge honor โto travel representing Bolivia within the South American COSAT team in theโ Copa Amรฉrica 2025.I promise to leave my heart โขin each set and give โmyโ best in each point. Let’s go Bolivia!” Rivero shared on his social media channels.
The COSAT team, comprised of eight players -โฃ four men and four women โ- along with two captains (coaches), will face competition from the United โStates, Canada, andโ a combined teamโข from Central America and โฃthe Caribbean. The tournamentโฃ will utilize a round-robin format, featuring six singles matches and two doubles matches. Each singles and doubles contest will be decided by a match tie-break in the third set.
Rivero’s participation marks a significant moment for Bolivian tennis and highlights the growing talent emerging from the South American circuit.