Patrombon, Capadocia dominate
Jeson Patrombon emerged as the new men’s champion after a protracted final battle even as Marian Jade Capadocia picked up her sixth women’s title with ease in the Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) tennis championships on Sunday.
The 25-year-old national team stalwart needed five sets and almost four hours to wrest the title from 2017 champion Bryan Otico, 7-6 (4), 0-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, for his first PCA title.
Earlier, Capadocia defeated Shaira Rivera, 6-4, 6-3, to become the winningest women’s player in the tournament.
Article continues after this advertisementNational team star Francis Casey Alcantara and junior star Nio Tria combined forces to down Johnny Arcilla and Ronard Joven, 7-6 (4), 5-7 (10-8) in the men’s doubles final.
Aileen Rogan and Bambi Zoleta also bested Patrimonio sisters Cristine and Clarice, 2-6, 6-4 (10-8), to claim the women’s doubles crown.