Capadocia dreaming of Asiad stint

Marian Jade Capadocia is on a roll, and is hoping that she could carry that momentum all the way to the Asian Games.

With her speed and cunning making up for her short frame, Capadocia proved that she’s the best women’s tennis player in the country after topping the recent Makati Open for her fifth straight national-level singles championship.

The 22-year-old bested arch-rival Clarice Patrimonio, 6-3, 6-3, for the Makati Open top prize, capping her dizzying winning streak that dated back to her doubles title in the Bahrain F2 Futures in Manama last April.

Capadocia and Fatma Al-Nabhani of Oman ruled the $15,000-International Tennis Federation tournament.

Immediately after, the top-ranked Filipino clinched singles titles in the Brookside Open in Cainta, Palawan National Open, Pinamalayan Open in Mindoro, and the Philippine National Games in Cebu City.

But Capadocia still has one more goal on her checklist: Play a Grand Slam event.

“But I would need sponsors to fund my campaigns so I can earn enough points,” said Capadocia, who hails from San Jose, Antique.

She flew to Amsterdam last week to compete and train at Hugo Ekker Tennis Academy, where she will be be staying until July 31.