Rich purse at stake in Gentry netfest

MANILA, Philippines —   A groundbreaking P2 million purse – the richest in Philippine tennis history – will be up for grabs when the Gentry National Tennis Championships fires off tomorrow at the Colegio San Agustin in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan.

This landmark tournament not only raises the bar in terms of prize money and prestige, but also signals a major leap in support for Philippine tennis, drawing a full 64-player draw in the men’s Open singles division alone.

Headlining the star-studded field are the country’s top two players – AJ Lim and Eric Jed Olivarez – battling for supremacy and the whopping P300,000 champion’s prize. The runner-up receives P150,000.

The women’s singles draw is equally competitive.