The MJFC Araw ng Digos City National Juniors Tennis Championships, part of the Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala (PPS-PEPP) circuit, is set to feature over 200 young tennis players in Digos City starting Thursday, September 4.
The tournament, a Group 2 event presented by Dunlop, includes nine age group categories for both boys and girls, offering crucial ranking points for participants.
Full rosters were seen in all four boys' divisions and the girls' 14- and 16-and-under categories, indicating the growing interest in tennis in the southern Philippines.
The success of Filipino tennis player Alex Eala is cited as a significant source of inspiration for the young athletes competing.
Prominent players to watch include Raphael Duay, Jonathan High, Stephen Fuertes, and Chad Globasa in the boys' 18-and-under division, and Sanschena Francisco, Dhea Cua, Ayl Gonzaga, and Aika Salahuddin in the girls' divisions.
The five-day event coincides with the Araw ng Digos City founding anniversary and is hosted by Mayor Josef Fortich Cagas.
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