Bugna rules PPS Roxas; Castigador triumphs

Kathryn Bugna extended her remarkable winning streak on the PPS-PEPP National Tennis Circuit, notching another dominant three-title performance at the Vistec Roxas National Juniors Tennis Championships at the Villareal Sports Complex in Capiz last Thursday.

The rising star from the Batang Onay Tennis Club in Barangay RSB, La Carlota City steamrolled through the girls’ 14U division, culminating in a commanding 6-0, 6-1 victory over Claire Fungo. Bugna then clinched the 16U title with a pair of shutouts and a 6-1, 6-1 demolition of Atila Deocampo in the finals.

This sweep stretched her title streak to seven, adding to her five earlier wins across multiple age categories in Pasig and Iloilo, including the premier 18U crown.

Her consistent success further solidifies her reputation and national ranking in the Palawan Pawnshop circuit, sponsored by president/CEO Bobby Castro.

In the boys’ division, Iloilo’s Bjorn Castigador mirrored Bugna’s feat with titles in the 14U and 16U brackets. He dispatched Francisco De Juan III, 6-1, 6-3, before overcoming Andrian Rodriguez, 6-3, 7-5, to clinch both crowns and share the Most Valuable Player honors with Bugna.

Kalibo’s Andrei dela Cruz and Aleeva Suace of Santa Barbara, Panay shared the spotlight in the premier 18U category. Dela Cruz edged Rodriguez, 6-4, 6-4, while Suace toppled Deocampo, 6-3, 6-2.

In the 12U category, Francisco De Juan (boys) beat Angelo Patobo, 6-2, 6-0, for the boys’ title, while Kate Chavez dominated Abby Joy Castigador, 6-3, 6-0, for the girls’ crown. Marie Balbon outplayed JM Perlas, 4-2, 4-1, in the 10U unisex finals.