This weekend, the Flamengo courts will be on fire with the start of the Professional Category, First and Second Class of the Fla-Gávea Tennis Circuit.

Among the professionals, we have the two finalists from the last edition back. Victor Fernandes will defend his title and the top spot in the circuit rankings. Leonardo Bartnik, who finished second, is also in good form and has big goals. The two will only take the court on Sunday (25). Tech Set will be represented by Rodrigo Cunha and João Vitor Espíndola. Cunha faces the experienced and technical George Hime. Espíndola faces star Francisco Jhones in the first round.

Hatteros "Tito" Sarnicola and Ismael Cruz entered the draw through Flamengo's tennis rankings. Sarnicola will play against Felipe Vazsonyi of RJCC, while Ismael will face Antonio Malla.

We'll also have some big games in the First Class. Professor Ailton Ginuino won't play until Sunday, but names like Genil Mazza, João Gabriel, André Santos, Betinho, and Iran Rocha will be in action.

In games valid for the Second Class, we will have Colombian Julio Perea, Celso Ballard, Carlos Henrique, João Secco and Marcelo Oliveira.

Big matches are also guaranteed in the women's category. Fabiana Abreu, Zorayde Pellicer, Mariana Magalhães, Deborah Terreri, and Vitória Almeida will all be on the court. Matches begin at 9:30 a.m. this Saturday and Sunday.