Velez, Madis eye Tagum ‘double’

John David Velez and Tenielle Madis from M’lang head the huge cast vying in the Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala Tagum leg age-group tennis circuit unfolding Friday at Tagum City Tennis Club in Davao del Norte.

Velez, one of Davao City’s rising stars who has posted victories in the circuit sponsored by Palawan Pawnshop, gained top seeding in both the boys’ 14- and 16-and-under divisions.

They include Michael Padao, Karl Palo and Cedric Pamplona in both categories along with Rayman Saldivar and Al Anana, who are vying in 14-U play of the Group 2 event presented by Slazenger with Dunlop as official ball.