Manila Bulletin
Oba-ob stages dramatic comeback to reach semis
Top seed Rabie Jayson Oba-ob mounted a comeback to secure a spot in the semifinals of the 2024 Philippine Badminton Open men's singles.
Oba-ob defeated Kervin Llanes of the University of the Philippines with a final score of 19-21, 21-14, 21-5 in 31 minutes.
The former national team player attributed his strategy to enduring longer rallies and utilizing the higher ceiling of the court to disrupt his opponent's timing.
Oba-ob will face Jelo Albo in the semifinals, who previously beat Robert Ishmael Ramos.
The other semifinal match will feature Clarence Villaflor against Arthur Samuel Salvado Jr.
In the women's division, defending champion Mika de Guzman advanced easily with a 21-8, 21-6 victory over Khea Montañez.
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Top seed Rabie Jayson Oba-ob of Zamboanga City, representing the Philippine Air Force, started his Philippine Badminton Open 2024 campaign with a dominant 21-16, 21-8 win in the men's singles Round of 128.
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Jewel Angelo Albo defeated Clarence Villaflor, 21-13, 21-9, to win the men's singles title at the 2024 Philippine Badminton Open in Mandaluyong City.
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