Castigador, Onte reign in Castro Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Anthony Castigador and Alexandra Onte flaunted their tennis prowess in the Gov. Fredenil Castro Cup National Junior Championships, securing dual victories for Iloilo City at the Villareal Stadium hard courts in Roxas, Capiz over the weekend.

Castigador, the top seed in his categories, defeated Francisco de Juan III, 6-1, 6-3, in the boys’ 14-and-U finals, then fended off doubles partner Rizzjun Labindao, 6-1, 6-4, for the 16-and-U trophy in the Group 2 tournament presented by Dunlop.

Meanwhile, Onte dominated the girls’ singles events, scoring a 6-3, 4-0(ret.) win over Andrea Malbas in the 16-and-U category, and posting a convincing 6-2, 6-3 triumph over Sam Malbas in the premier 18-and-U division.