Antoni Reig Ventura (1932 – January 2025), known as Rovellet, was a Spanish professional

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variant player. In recognition of his mastery, he is one of only five ''pilotaris'' with a picture on

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's ''Honor Gallery''. He also has a street in Valencia named after him.

Life and career

Ventura's career began when he was only 15; two years later he played against Juliet d'Alginet, the number one of that time. For many years this was the maximum level match any trinquet could host. When ''Juliet'' retired, ''Rovellet'' became the new number one until Eusebio appeared, in the 1960s. He retired in 1979, some years after his best, but without being forced to ask for a ''punter'' partner, that is, he and a ''mitger'' player were strong enough to play levelled matches against other good duos or average trios. Ventura died in January 2025, at the age of 92.

Trophies

* Winner of the Campionat Nacional d'Escala i Corda 1970

References

External links

Rovellet in Ondara
documentary of

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