Gonzales, Wong dominate

MANILA, Philippines — Cielo May Gonzales and Francine Madeleine Wong achieved remarkable victories, dominating four age categories in the girls’ division in the recent Mayor Frederick Siao National Junior Tennis Championships at the San Miguel and Pala-o courts in Iligan City.

The unranked Gonzales triumphed over top seed Anna Ragpala, 4-0, 4-1 in the 16-and-under semifinals. She then maintained her momentum, overpowering No. 2 Shandy Cailing, 6-2, 6-2, to secure the crown.

She continued her impressive performance by defeating No. 1 Sanschena Francisco, 6-1, 6-2, to win the 18-and-under trophy, marking her emergence as a rising star from Oroquieta City in the Group 2 tournament presented by Dunlop.

The top-ranked Wong matched Gonzales’ achievements, decisively beating Princessgwen Tabanao, 6-1, 6-2, in the 12-and-under finals. The Cagayan de Oro competitor then triumphed over Denise Quiday, 6-2, 6-3, to claim the 14-and-under championship in the five-day tournament organized by City Sports director Vincero Belmonte and sanctioned by Philta and Universal Tennis.

In the boys’ category, Jaydy Entera and Duma Mudjahib Boloto shone brightly, living up to their top billings and sharing MVP honors with Gonzales and Wong.