UE, UST sweep first round
Defending men’s champion University of the East topped La Salle, 4-1, while last year’s women’s runner-up University of Santo Tomas overwhelmed University of the Philippines, 5-0, to complete a first round sweep in the UAAP Season 80 lawn tennis tournament Sunday at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
The Red Warriors’ reigning MVP AJ Lim pounded out a 6-0, 6-3 conquest of LA Canizares; Josshua Kinaadman had a 6-1, 6-0 win over Rey Mayo; and Dolfo Barquin won after Betto Orendain retired in the third set, 3-6, 7-6, 3-0, in singles action.
The Red Warriors went perfect in four ties.
The Tigresses drew singles victories from Erika Manduriao versus Willow Day, 6-1, 6-1; Kendies Malinis, who cruised to a 6-1, 6-3 win over Danielle Carranza; and Monica Cruz, who downed Dana Uy, 6-1. UST won all of its three first round ties.
