Two of the country’s most promising netters drubbed their opponents Wednesday to lead the charge to the semifinals in the 27th Andrada Cup age-group tennis championships at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
Ten-year-old Alexandra Eala powered her way to the last four of the girls’ 16-under even as 15-year-old Jake Martin bulldozed his way to the Final Four of the boys’ side.
Eala continued her way winning ways against older and bigger opponents when she stopped No. 2 Miles Vitaliano, 6-4, 6-2.
Slots to the national team are at stake in the meet held in honor of long-time Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) president and now Philippine Sports Commissioner Salvador “Buddy” Andrada.
The feisty left-hander from Colegio San Agustin will next take on Gabby Zoleta.
Top seed Rafaella Villanueva also arrange a semifinal battle against Ibiza Mae Perez.
Martin, a veteran of the World Juniors, routed Gabriel Tiamson, 6-1, 6-1, to make the Final Four in the boys’ side against Justin Suarez.