Arcilla turns back clock

MANILA, Philippines — Johnny Arcilla recalled his fierce form coming off a recent setback, pounding out a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Eric Jed Olivarez to rule the Lanao del Norte National Open at the MCC courts in Tubod last Thursday.

The 43-year-old Davis Cup veteran and many-time PCA Open champion flashed vintage form in overwhelming Olivarez, breaking his younger rival twice in the opening set and then dominating the next from fourth game on to rule the event, also billed as Gov. Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo Open, and add another ware to his trophy-filled cabinet.

The victory, worth P50,000, came after he bowed to eventual winner John Bryan Otico in the semis of the recent Malita Open in Davao Occidental.