Smith Upsets Field to Win Girls' 16 & Under Title at Torneo Juvenil Nivel 5 #1 - Palmas del Mar
Tournament date: February 20, 2026
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
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