UNIVERSITY of the East overpowered Ateneo, 3-0, in the men’s finals to win its second straight crown on Saturday in the UAAP Season 80 lawn tennis tournament at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. Lim, who has never lost a single match in collegiate play, was named the MVP for the second straight season. Josshua Kinaadman drew first blood for UE with a 6-3, 6-2 win over AJ Rivero in the first singles. Rogelio Estaño and RJ Saga overcame an opening set loss to beat Luke Flores and Erj Gatdula, 5-7, 6-3, 6-3, in the first doubles, setting up for the Warriors coronation. Danica Bautista and Genevieve Caorte produced the clincher for the Tigresses with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Jana Pages and Carmen So in the second doubles.

Source: Manila Times March 17, 2018 13:30 UTC