Nat'l juniors tennis final pits top-ranked vs. unseeded

• Published date: 20 November 2022
• Publication title: Philippines News agency

Unseeded Miguel Iglupas continued his winning run Sunday, eliminating third seed Cyril Bryan Paster, 6-1, 6-1, to reach the boys' 18-under final of the Palawan Pawnshop National Juniors Tennis Championships at Philippine Columbian Association outdoor shell courts in Paco, Manila.

He set up a title showdown with No. 1 Mateo Rivas, who advanced after a 6-1, 6-0 victory over No. 6 seed Alfonso Infante.

Iglupas also ousted No. 2 seed Ivan Charles Manila in the second round.

In the girls' division, No. 1 Aj Acabo outplayed Avegail Joy Ansay, 1-4, 4-2, 10-8, to likewise book a semifinal berth.

Acabo will meet Jayden Reece Ballado, who took out third seed Chloe Marie Mercado, 4-2, 4-1.

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