Olivarez, Aguilar fight for crown

MANILA, Philippines — Eric Jed Olivarez secured his spot in the finals of the Rep. Edwin Olivarez National Open tennis championship with a gritty win over Loucas Fernandez, 6-0, 7-6(0), at the Olivarez Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque last Monday.

Meanwhile, John Benedict Aguilar, an 18-year-old rising star from Camalig, Albay, pulled off a thrilling upset in the other semis, toppling second-seeded Vicente Anasta, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.

Olivarez and Aguilar clash for the crown today in the Group A tourney presented by Dunlop.