MANILA, Philippines — Anthony Castigador showcased his dominance, clinching two division titles, while Ave Maria Policarpio secured a win and a runner-up finish as they emerged as top performers in the PPS-PEPP Iloilo City Charter Day National Juniors Tennis Championship on Monday.
Top-seeded Castigador engaged in a thrilling, grueling battle with No. 4 seed and doubles partner Rizzjun Labindao from Aklan, eventually prevailing, 6-3, 4-6, 15-13, in the boys' 14-and-under finals. The homegrown talent faced another tough challenge in the 16-and-under championship but managed to outlast Jan Iann Iturriaga from Sara, Iloilo , carving out a 1-6, 6-3, 10-5 victory on the ICSA hard courts.
Other notable winners in the week-long tournament, part of the nationwide junior circuit initiated by Palawan Pawnshop president Bobby Castro, included local talents Aleeva Suace, Diana Alcarde, and Prince John Crisosto, along with Bogo, Cebu's Everett Niere.Third-ranked Suace defeated No. 4 Princess Tana, 6-3, 6-4, to capture the girls' 18-and-under trophy. Unranked Alcarde stunned top seed Etha Seno in the first round and continued her impressive run by toppling No.
Scores 'Double' At PPS Iloilo Policarpio Shines
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