Jr tennis in Lucena

MANILA, Philippines — A fresh group of aspiring young talents takes the spotlight, eager to boost their respective resumes and earn ranking points, in the Iñigos Sports Center National Junior Tennis Championships, that kicked off yesterday in Lucena City.

Sandra Bautista and Joy Ansay headline the field in the girls’ 16- and 18-and-under divisions, while the Dilao siblings, France and Frank, lead the cast in the top two categories in the boys’ side of the Group 3 tournament presented by Dunlop.

Ave Maria Policarpio and Ayl Gonzaga are expected to compete for the girls’ 14-and-U title while Emmanuel Andal, Rafa de Ramos Monte, Dean Palaroan and Prince Cuenza gear up for a spirited battle in the boys’ side of the five-day tournament, supported by Philta Regional vice president R-4A Gary Alcala.