Smith Upsets Field to Win Girls' 16 & Under Title at Torneo Juvenil Nivel 5 #1 - Palmas del Mar

Kynsey Smith captured the Girls' 16 & Under singles title at the Level 5 Open Torneo Juvenil Nivel 5 #1 - Palmas del Mar, held February 20-22, 2026 at Palmas del Mar Athletic Club, Humacao, PR. Kynsey Smith pulled off the surprise of the tournament, knocking off No. 2 seed Valentina Martin 6-3, 6-3 in the final.

The Final

The final brought together Kynsey Smith and No. 2 seed Valentina Martin. Smith controlled the match from start to finish, winning 6-3, 6-3.

Semifinals

Smith upset No. 1 seed Santori, winning 6-4, 6-3.

Martin (No. 2 seed) needed three sets to get past Burfien, prevailing 3-6, 6-2, 1-0(14).

Quarterfinals

Smith defeated Quinones 6-2, 6-0.

Burfien defeated Campos 6-2, 6-0.

Detailed Results

Final

Kynsey Smith d. Valentina Martin [2], 6-3, 6-3

Semifinals

Kynsey Smith d. Camila Fernos Santori [1], 6-4, 6-3

Valentina Martin [2] d. Coco Burfien, 3-6, 6-2, 1-0(14)

Quarterfinals

Kynsey Smith d. Uma R Quinones, 6-2, 6-0

Coco Burfien d. Camila Campos, 6-2, 6-0