San carlos: Kathyrine Bugna outlasted Arriana Tiongco, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7), Saturday to secure the girls' Under-14 title in the Philta Age Group Championships at San Carlos Tennis Center in Negros Occidental.
According to Philippines News Agency, Saze Dag Richly Nillama shared the limelight with Bugna after dominating the girls' U18 division with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Queen Villa. Meanwhile, Mitchellen Cruspero demolished Isobel Alipo-on, 6-1, 6-0, while Princess Aquisha Obaniana clobbered Jhaira Lanterna, 6-0, 6-1, to forge a title duel in the girls' U16 division.
Saze Dag Richly Nillama conquered Mercy Joie Pinili, 6-4, 6-0, to advance to the girls' U18 finals against Queen Villa, who won over Lyraveth Labor, 6-1, 6-0. Zhynaiah Faye Gargaceran triumphed over Janine Mendoza, 7-5, 6-2, and Queenie Mendoza trounced Jamae Torres, 6-3, 6-2, to set up a title showdown in the girls' U12 division of the Group 1 event.
In the boys' division, Vincent John Nadal outplayed John Robert La±a, 6-3, 7-5, to make the U18 finals against Hazlie John Malicay, a 7-5, 6-2 winner over John Carlo Pasco. Matthew Morris and Jhunreal Anthony Espinosa also made it to the finals in the U16 while Francisco de Juan III and James Andrio Estrella will dispute the U14 title.
