Johnny Arcilla defied age and triumphed over younger opponents, defeating Eric Jed Olivarez Jr., 2-6, 6-0, 7-6(5), in a thrilling decider to clinch the Mayor Eric Olivarez National Open Tennis Championships title in Sucat, Parañaque over the weekend.
Johnny Arcilla defied age and triumphed over younger opponents, defeating Eric Jed Olivarez Jr., 2-6, 6-0, 7-6, in a thrilling decider to clinch the Mayor Eric Olivarez National Open Tennis Championships title in Sucat, Parañaque over the weekend.
More than a mere rally, this victory was a testament to the spirit of the 44-year-old warrior, who overcame younger rivals on his way to the finals of the Group A tournament presented by Dunlop. His journey included a commanding 6-2, 6-2 win over Vicente Anasta in the semifinals. Arcilla’s successful weekend was capped by teaming up with Francis Alcantara to fend off Olivarez and Bryan Saarenas, 5-7, 6-4, 10-5, to snare the men’s doubles championship hosted and sponsored by the Olivarez family.
Meanwhile, Evan Bacalso thwarted John Benedict Aguilar, 6-3, 7-6, in the boys’ 18-and-under finals, while Anthony Castigador overwhelmed Troan Vytiaco, 6-3, 6-2, in the boys’ 14-and-under finals.
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