National University (NU) secured a return trip to the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) women’s tennis finals for the eighth time in nine seasons after sweeping Ateneo de Manila University, 5-0, at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in Manila on Sunday.

Jasmine Jaran delivered a statement win in the third singles match, fending off Althea Martirez to seal the Lady Bulldogs’ spot in the finals for the third consecutive year in this tournament also supported by Wilson Philippines.

“There is pressure, but it depends on us how we handle that pressure to perform well in the upcoming finals. We will double our effort in training and focus on improving the skills we lack,” NU co-captain JM Carcueva said, looking ahead to another finals rematch with the Female Tennisters.

“To keep my teammates’ confidence intact, my captain and I are always there to support them and cheer them on in every match. As a co-captain, I also need to step up in every game we play so that our teammates on the court can gain confidence as well.”