JAMAICA’S Declan James’ impressive run at the Pan American Games Qualifiers came to an end in the semi-final when he lost to Mexico’s Leonel Cardenas in Asuncion, Paraguay.

Cardenas, ranked No 12 in the world and No 2 among the qualifiers, defeated the No 23-ranked James 11-8, 11-4, 11-3.

James had advanced to the semi-final without dropping a match. After receiving a bye in the round of 64, he defeated Daniel Carl Ince of Guyana 11-7, 11-1, 11-3 in the round of 32.

He then overcame Shahjahan Khan of the United States 11-8, 7-11, 11-8, 11-7 in the round of 16 before beating Guatemala’s Josue Enriquez 12-10, 11-2, 11-6 in the quarter-final.

James was ranked No 3 among the qualifiers.

Tahjia Lumley won his opening match in the round of 64, defeating D’Vario Thompson of Bermuda 11-5, 11-6, 11-4, but lost his next match to Brazil’s Diego T Gobbi 11-7, 11-4, 11-3.

Chris Binnie did not finish his opening match in the round of 64.

The Pan American Games Qualifiers are being held in Asuncion from August 15 to 19.