A fresh group of aspiring young talents takes the spotlight, eager and prepared to resume their pursuit of top honors and ranking points in the Iñigos Sports Center National Junior Tennis Championships, which kicked off yesterday in Lucena City.

Sandra Bautista and Joy Ansay headline the field in the girls' 16- and 18-and-under divisions, while the Dilao siblings, France and Frank, lead the cast in the top two categories in the boys' side of the Group 3 tournament presented by Dunlop.

Ave Maria Policarpio and Ayl Gonzaga are expected to compete for the girls' 14-and-U title while Emmanuel Andal, Rafa de Ramos Monte, Dean Palaroan and Prince Cuenza gear up for a spirited battle in the boys' side of the five-day tournament, supported by Philta Regional vice president R-4A Gary Alcala.

Held at Iñigos Resort Tennis Club's hard courts, the event also includes singles competitions in the 12-and-U class and the 10-and-under unisex category, along with doubles matches in the 10-, 14- and 18-and-under boys' and girls' divisions.