ALL the best tennis players in the country will see action once again in the 37th edition of the PCA Open that will be held 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. Last year’s runner-up and two-time champion John Patrick Tierro and the legendary 8-time champion Johnny Arcilla are among the favorites this year to wrest 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 Ladies’ Open and five-time champion Marian Jade Capadocia will be tested once again as she faces 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 Men’s and Ladies Open Singles and doubles (Qualifying Nov. 26-29: Main Draw Nov.30-Dec 9); Juniors 10-under and 12-under (Nov. 16-18) ; Juniors 14-,16-,18-under (Nov 23-26), and the Seniors Doubles Mens 40-above and 55-above and Senior Women’s Doubles 40-above and 55-above.
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 thru text to Tournament Referee IlynHupano at 0917-794-1354 or via email to philippineten@yahoo.com.ph, or register at Philippine Columbian telephone no. 563-8501 local 116 and look for Chris Cometa. Deadline of Entries for the Open and Juniors is Nov. 10, while the Senior doubles will be on Nov. 20.
