The Unified Tennis Philippines (UTP) National Team is gearing up for an exciting challenge as they prepare to participate in two prestigious junior tennis tournaments to be held in Malaysia: The first tournament is the 38th Penang Open International Juniors Tennis Championships which will take place from November 29 to December 3. This will be followed by the Perlis Milo International Juniors Tennis Championships from December 4 to 8, 2023.

The team is composed of 16 players who emerged as the top two in their respective age-group categories during the UTP Elite Eight National Championships in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental earlier this year.

Jean Henri Lhuillier, President of both UTP and Cebuana Lhuillier, says that participating and competing in these international tournaments will provide the country's top junior players with valuable exposure and experience as it will serve as their training ground against fierce Asian competitors. "We are all excited to send off the UTP athletes as they go against tough and challenging opponents from all over Asia. We hope that this will serve as a stepping stone in their pursuit of greatness and excellence in the field of tennis!"

The boys' division team includes Armik Serillo and Alexandre Coyiuto (12 and under), Lexious Cruz and Kenzo Brodeth (14 and under), Ken Bona and Mcleen Gomera (16 and under), and Mateo Rivas and Vince Serna (18 and under).

Meanwhile, the girls' division features Ma. Caroliean Fiel and Maristella Torrecampo (12 and under), Jayden Reece Ballado and Jana Jelena Diaz (14 and under), Kimi Brodeth and Maria Hannah Divinagracia (16 and under), and Kaye Ann Emana and Mica Ella Emana (18 and under).

To highlight the commitment in supporting these talented athletes, the UTP will be sponsoring all 16 players for their participation in the upcoming tournaments in Malaysia.