Dominican Republic wins third straight men's team tennis gold at 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games

Dominican Republic tennis Copa de Naciones gold medal Nick Hardt

The Dominican Republic men's tennis team captured the gold medal in the Copa de Naciones at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, defeating Colombia 2‑0 in the final. Peter Bertran opened the tie by beating Alejandro Arcila 7‑6(6) 7‑6(2), and Nick Hardt secured the decisive point with a 6‑0 6‑4 victory over Cristian Rodríguez. The win marked the nation’s third consecutive gold in this event, following triumphs in Barranquilla 2018 and San Salvador 2023. Rain caused several interruptions during the matches, but the Dominican side maintained control and completed the competition with two gold medals and a bronze (won by Ana Zamburek in women’s singles). In the parallel women's team competition, Mexico claimed gold, while Venezuela earned the bronze in the men’s event.

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2026 Central American and Caribbean Games · Andrés Acuña · Colombia · Copa de Naciones · Costa Rica · Dominican Republic · Jessica Parrilla · Larissa Faeth · Mexico · Nick Hardt · Peter Bertran · Rodrigo Montoya

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Nick Hardt’s gold medal at the 2026 Games was his second consecutive Central American and Caribbean Games singles title, following his 2023 victory in San Salvador.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Willy Pumarol Jr. posted a total of 281 strokes (‑7 under par) over four rounds (71‑70‑70‑70) to secure the bronze medal. deultimominuto.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Nick Hardt won the men’s singles gold medal in tennis at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games after Juan Sebastián Gómez retired with a leg injury. www.diariolibre.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Willy Pumarol Jr. won the bronze medal in the men’s individual golf event at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, the first golf medal for the Dominican Republic at these Games. deultimominuto.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Dominican Republic has won six consecutive men’s singles tennis titles at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Pumarol finished the golf tournament with a total of 281 strokes, five under par. deultimominuto.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Willy Pumarol Jr. won bronze in the men's individual golf event at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. deultimominuto.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hardt's gold in 2026 was his second consecutive Games gold, after winning in San Salvador 2023.
[● 2 SOURCES] Nick Hardt won gold in men's singles tennis at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. www.diariolibre.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Juan Sebastián Gómez retired from the tennis final due to a leg injury. www.diariolibre.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Dominican Republic has won six straight men's singles tennis titles at the Games.
[○ 1 SOURCE] José Toledo of Guatemala won gold and Luis Carrera of Mexico won silver in men's golf, with Willy Pumarol bronze. deultimominuto.net