Ronnie Schneider (2), Bloomington, Ind., will play Luca Corinteli (4), Alexandria, Va., in today’s 16s final for a wild card into the U.S. Open junior tournament. Schneider defeated Nikko Madregallejo (6), Monrovia, Calif., 6-1, 6-2, on Saturday in a semifinals match that started outside, but finished indoors. “Coming into (the match), I did not think the score would turn out the way it did,” Schneider said. “I played really, really well. He was a little off. I think he was a little tight. “I definitely think he was tight to start the match. I was loose. I think I was ripping the ball well.” Corinteli defeated JC Aragone (13), Yorba Linda, Calif., 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 (16s) in the other semi that also ended indoors. “I wasn’t used to (playing indoors) and JC hits huge,” Corinteli said. “He’s the biggest hitter I’ve played so far in the tournament. “It was good mentally to get through something this when you’re opponent is playing that well. “

Source: USTA Nationals Staff