Lim looks to stretch run in Olivarez netfest

MANILA, Philippines — Streaking Alberto Lim Jr. resumes his dominant run in the local tennis circuit as he leads the cast in the Cong. Eric Olivarez National Open Tennis Championships, which gets going today at the Olivarez Sports Center and the Parañaque courts.

Coming off back-to-back victories in the Iloilo National Open last April and the Calderon Cup in Isabela two weeks ago, the 26-year-old Lim is the heavy favorite in the P360,000 championship, a key component of the Olivarez family’s longstanding commitment to grassroots tennis and player development.

Despite the full schedule, all eyes will be on Lim, a former junior standout who is expected to face a spirited challenge from Eric Jed Olivarez, who will draw strength from the home crowd and the familiarity of competing on his home court.

Also vying for the top P60,000 purse are Vicente Anasta, John Benedict Aguilar, John Kendrick Bona, Loucas Fernandez, Nilo Ledama and Noel Salupado, alongside Vince Serina, Marco Macalintal, Fritz Bernales and Lance Fernandez.