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Oh, Cao seek Asian Juniors sweep

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March 12, 2012 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - Korean Chan Yeong Oh and Cao Si Qi of China set out as the favorites as they go for back-to-back victories in their respective divisions in the ITF Asia 14 and Under Development Championships–Division I Week 2 which unwraps today at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.

Oh bucked the heat and compatriot Yun Seong Chung gritty stand to pound out a come-from-behind 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory Sunday to cop the boys title in the first of two ranking tournaments put up by the ITF Grand Slam Development Fund to help develop and promote the sport in Asia and at the same time create the first-ever ranking system for junior players in the region.

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KOREAN CHAN YEONG OH AND CAO SI QI OF CHINA

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