MAC netfest underway

Sanctioned by Philta and organized by the MAC’s Crank It Foundation, the Group 2 tournament serves as both a proving ground and confidence builder for the nation’s next wave of tennis standouts.

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s leading junior tennis players and rising stars resume pursuit of titles and ranking points in the MAC’s Crank It National Junior Championships which got under way Friday at the Olivarez Sports Center in Parañaque.

Sanctioned by Philta and organized by the MAC’s Crank It Foundation, the Group 2 tournament serves as both a proving ground and confidence builder for the nation’s next wave of tennis standouts.

Jan Cadee Dagoon seeks to sustain the momentum of her triumphant home campaign in the 16-and-under category at the recent PPS-PEPP Olongapo tournament, as she spearheads a loaded girls’ 18-and-U field that includes Avegail Ansay, Astrid Cablitas and Mikaela Ngu.

Dagoon is also entered in the 16-and-U division, which features top seed Ayl Gonzaga alongside Cablitas, Natasha Gabriel, Leanne Barrido, Talitha Lopez, Jasmine Solis and Amelia Santos, promising high-level battles as the season draws to a close.