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Gonzaga scores twin kill

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Gonzaga scores twin kill
Ayl Gonzaga (2nd from right) flashes a proud smile after clinching a two-title sweep. With her are (from left) PPS-NTC tournament referee Karen Arellano, Pete Bandala and Dr. Ian Bandala.
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MANILA, Philippines — Ayl Gonzaga achieved a remarkable twin kill at the Dipolog City National Juniors Tennis Championships at the RGS and Mibang courts in Zamboanga del Norte over the weekend.

The 14-year-old rising star from Olongapo swept her age group for the second consecutive week, overpowering Alexa Manahan of Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte, 6-0, 6-3, in the girls’ 14-under finals.

Gonzaga followed it up with a gritty win against Marlyn Mesiona of Sindangan, ZDN, 6-4, 7-6(4), to claim the 16-U title, making her the lone double-title winner in the Group 2 tournament presented by Dunlop.

Gonzaga aimed for a rare three-title feat but fell short in the premier 18-U finals against Dapitan City’s Eloisa Laputan, 6-2, 6-2.

On the boys’ side, Pete Bandala dominated the 16-U division, routing Kevin Gallenero, 6-1, 6-2, for his second straight title.

AYL GONZAGA

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