Olivarez, Arcilla clash anew

MANILA, Philippines — Eric Jed Olivarez and Johnny Arcilla leaned on their experience and determination to overpower their respective doubles partners and semifinal rivals, forging another head-to-head showdown – this time for the coveted Governor’s Cup National Open Tennis Championship title at the Iloilo Sports Complex courts.

The nation’s top two players, who have contested multiple Open titles over the past few years, marched into the finals with dominant semifinal performances. Olivarez, who recently defeated Arcilla in their title match in Parañaque, routed Vicente Anasta 6-0, 6-1. Meanwhile, Arcilla, a veteran Davis Cupper and 10-time PCA Open champion, overcame Ronard Joven 6-2, 6-4 in a clinical display.