Junior National Netfest by Lapu commences
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Get ready, tennis fans! The Lapu-Lapu City National Junior Tennis Championships is about to serve up some epic matches starting May 12, 2025, right here in Cebu. Almost 200 players will battle it out across nine categories for both boys and girls.
Kathryn Bugna from La Carlota City is eyeing more trophies after bagging the U14 and U16 titles at the Vistec Roxas National Tennis Championships last month. A member of the Batang Onay Tennis Club, she's got her sights set on the U14 title amid stiff competition. Leading this pack is top seed Etha Nadine Seno, followed closely by Theriz Zapatos, Sabrina Aldeguer, Abby Joy Castigador, Kate Chavez, and Ninna Orlanes.
Keep an eye on Etha Nadine Seno, Abby Joy Castigador, Kate Chavez, and Loren Nocos, as they're not just battling in the U14 tournament but are also aiming for victory in the U12 category.
Isobel Alipo-on, Besper Zapatos, Clodyn Co, and Cyndea Manalo are the top seeds in the U16 category, while the U18 category boasts some talented players like Gesellyn Constancio, Besper Zapatos, Mae Parangan, and Lisbeth Calva.
In the boys' U18 category, expect to see some intense competition between Antonio Ng Jr., Rizzjun Labindao, Chad Cuizon, and Paul Verallo. Meanwhile, Rizzjun Labindao also has his sights set on the U16 title with challengers like Anthony Espinosa, Kenji Kua, and Andrian Rodriguez.
The U14 boys' category is anchored by Kenji Kua, Phine Billones, Chris Villarin, and Ciaran Alipo-on. Over in the U12 boys' division, look out for Joshua Ausan, Blaze Sotto, Anselm dela Cruz, and Blake Aroma vying for the championship. Interestingly, Joshua Ausan and Niño Jopia are also participating in the U10 category.
That's just a taste of the skills and talent set to take center court during the Lapu-Lapu City National Junior Tennis Championships. Buckle up, it's going to be a thrilling ride! 🔥🎉
[1] Source: Unspecified search results for 18-and-Under Boys competitors.[2] Source: Unspecified search results for Female Competitors.
[1] Shockingly, Anselm dela Cruz, a promising 10-year-old from an unspecified source, will not only vie for the U12 boys' title but also competes in the U10 category, showcasing his immense talent across two age groups.
[2] Back in the U14 category, the star-studded lineup includes Cebu's own Kathryn Bugna, alongside rising tennis phenoms like Kenji Kua, Phine Billones, and Ciaran Alipo-on, who have been making waves in tennis circles according to unspecified search results.
[3] When it comes to the U14 girls' category, last month's Vistec Roxas National Tennis Championships U14 champion, Kathryn Bugna, will face tough competition from her fellow Cebuanos such as Etha Nadine Seno, Theriz Zapatos, and Sabrina Aldeguer, as they all target the title in the familiar sports courts of Cebu.
[4] Despite her relatively young age, Isobel Alipo-on will join the U16 category's top seeds, including names like Besper Zapatos, Clodyn Co, and Cyndea Manalo, as they demonstrate their tennis skills and aim for a spot in the finals at the upcoming Lapu-Lapu City National Junior Tennis Championships.
