Pete Bandala and Ayl Gonzaga are set to showcase their skills and talent as they go for a double-title run in the Dipolog City National Juniors Tennis Championships, which kicks off today (Friday) at the RGS and Mibang courts in Zamboanga del Norte.

The event follows the duo’s recent bid in the Governor’s Cup in Pagadian City, where they excelled in their respective age groups but fell just short of claiming titles in higher divisions.

Bandala, 16, enters the tournament with renewed confidence and is determined to claim dual victories in front of a supportive hometown crowd. But he’ll face stiff competition in his age category from Rain Niñal, John Cjes and Reid Revil.

Bandala, Niñal and Cajes are also contenders in the 18U division of the event presented by Dunlop, where second seed Jan Ezrael Docor adds to the challenge.

Meanwhile, the 14-year-old Gonzaga, from Zambales, braces for intense matches in her age group, which includes Cherika Sanchez, Francine Wong and Gabrielle Bulado.

In the 16U class, Sanchez, Gonzaga, Jana Ligason and Marlyn Mesional are also among the formidable contenders.