Zoleta, Justiniani head PPS-PEPP Mindoro cast

MANILA, Philippines - Amanda Gabrielle Zoleta and Rewel Justiniani set out for the Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala regional tennis circuit, hoping to nail at least one title each in the Mindoro leg which fires off today at the Pinamalayan Tennis Club.

Zoleta, one of the top junior players from Lucena City, vies in two categories, going up against fellow fancied bets Kiana De Asis, Julia Ignacio and Lila Salvacion, also of Lucena, in the girls’ 14-and-under and Tracy Llamas, Rianna Aquino, Judy Ann Saudan, Abby Amboy and Francaix Manguiat from the National Capital Region in the 16-U division.

“We expect a highly competitive tournament plus some surprises from the local players who are all raring to prove their worth against their counterparts from other cities, including Manila,” said Palawan Pawnshop president/CEO Bobby Castro. “We also thank the hosts for providing free accommodation to all participants.”

Justiniani will see action in three classes, including the premier boys’ 18-U side where he is the top seed with Joseph Abuel, Rommel Sagel and Lloyd Sapuma out to foil his bid. The La Carlota, Negros ace is ranked second to Jerome Ignacio in the 16-U section, which includes Kitoy Abuel, Kurt Garcia, Anthony Henderin and Lorenzo Legaspi but gets the top ranking again in the 14-U side featiromg sibling Khenz Justiniani, Andrei Guinoo, Gabriel Avila and Henderin.