All the best tennis players in the country will see action once again in The 37th edition of the PCA OPEN will be held this month from Nov. 16 to Dec. 9.
Considered as the most prestigious tournament in the local tennis calendar, this Group 1 level event will be held at the Philippine Columbian Association Tennis Courts in Plaza Dilao, Paco, Manila.
Expected to defend his crown in the Mens’Open event is defending Champion Bryan Otico, while last year’s runner up and two-time champion John Patrick Tierro and the legendary 8-time champion Johnny Arcilla still pose as favorites to regain the crown. Others expected to participate are reigning RP’s top ranked player Francis Casey Alcantara, no. 2 Jeson Patrombon, and no. 3 and 2015 Champion Alberto Lim.
Reigning Ladie’s Open and five-time Champion Marian Jade Capadocia will be tested once again and will be up against the likes of last year’s runner up and two time champ Clarice Patrimonio and doubles specialists veteran Bambi Zoleta and Akiko de Guzman.
Events this year will be the Mens and Ladie’s Open Singles and doubles (Qualifying Nov 26-29: Main Draw Nov.30-Dec 9); Juniors 10under and 12 under (Nov. 16-18) ; Juniors 14,16,18under (Nov 23-26), and the Seniors Doubles Mens 40above and 55above and Senior Womens Doubles 40above and 55above.
This Group 1 event is supported by PHILTA, Dunlop (official ball), Longmarch Roadlux, HEAD, Mary Grace, Stronghold Insurance, Coca Cola, Mr. Freeze and the Members and Directors of PCA.
Participants may register thu text to Tournament Referee Ilyn Hupano at 0917-794-1354 or via email to [email protected] , or register at Philippine Columbian tel 563-8501 loc 116 look for Chris Cometa. Deadline of Entries for the Open and Juniors is Nov. 10, while the Senior doubles is Nov. 20.
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