Unseeded Kathlyn Bugna wins two titles at National Juniors Tennis Championships

Unseeded Kathlyn Bugna from Negros Occidental made history by winning back-to-back titles in the MAC's Crankit Foundation National Juniors Tennis Championships, defeating four seeded opponents in the girls' 14-and-under singles and 16-and-up divisions.

Bugna's journey began with a walkover win against Claire Alcala, followed by a retirement victory over No. 5 Isabel Ataiza.

She then defeated top seed Maristella Torrecampo, 6-2, 6-1, and swept past No. 4 Isabel Otaiza, 6-0, 6-1, before facing No. 8 seed Vania Parawan in the finals, whom she defeated 6-1, 6-3.

In the 16-and-up division, Bugna defeated No. 7 Justine Casiller and No. 3 Dania Bulanadi before overcoming Ataiza again in the semis, 6-2, 6-0, and finally defeating Torrecampo again in the finals, 6-3, 6-3 to complete a rare two-division sweep.

Bugna, a member of the Batang Onay Tennis Club, earned the MVP honors along with Anthony Castigador, who won the boys U14 title over Alexandre Coyiuto, 6-2, 6-2.

The event was presented by Dunlop and sanctioned by Philta with Universal Tennis Ranking and ICON Golf & Sports as supporters.