Capadocia stuns Iglupas, bags Olivarez title

MANILA, Philippines - Marian Jade Capadocia put on a strong start in the opening set then rallied late in the second to carve out a 6-3, 7-6(5) victory over Khim Iglupas and snare the women’s singles crown in the Olivarez Cup Open Tennis Championship at the Olivarez Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque yesterday.

But while the 22-year-old Capadocia ended Iglupas’ three-year reign, Johnny Arcilla extended his domination in the men’s side, breaking Eric Olivarez Jr. once in the first set then finishing off the Western Michigan U mainstay with his power game in the next, 6-4, 6-2.

The victory was Arcilla’s fourth in the last five staging of the event put by Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez along with Rep. Eric Olivarez and Dr. Pablo Olivarez as part of the family’s long-time commitment to boost the sport with the veteran Davis Cupper completing his romp without dropping a set.